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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,242.10, 292,892.46 and 116,746.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,242.10, 292,892.46 and 116,746.70 is: 161,109.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,242.10 : 292,892.46 = 116,746.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,242.10/292,892.46 = 116,746.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,242.10x = 292,892.46 × 116,746.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,242.10x = 34,194,228,159.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,194,228,159.88/212,242.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,109.54

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