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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,240.08, 292,901.16 and 116,745.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,240.08, 292,901.16 and 116,745.04 is: 161,113.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,240.08 : 292,901.16 = 116,745.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,240.08/292,901.16 = 116,745.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,240.08x = 292,901.16 × 116,745.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,240.08x = 34,194,757,640.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,194,757,640.25/212,240.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,113.57

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