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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,243.82, 292,904.19 and 116,757.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,243.82, 292,904.19 and 116,757.78 is: 161,129.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,243.82 : 292,904.19 = 116,757.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,243.82/292,904.19 = 116,757.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,243.82x = 292,904.19 × 116,757.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,243.82x = 34,198,842,977.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,198,842,977.10/212,243.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,129.98

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