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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,240.58, 292,901.85 and 116,745.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,240.58, 292,901.85 and 116,745.54 is: 161,114.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,240.58 : 292,901.85 = 116,745.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,240.58/292,901.85 = 116,745.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,240.58x = 292,901.85 × 116,745.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,240.58x = 34,194,984,645.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,194,984,645.25/212,240.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,114.26

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