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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,244.06, 292,891.92 and 116,748.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,244.06, 292,891.92 and 116,748.72 is: 161,110.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,244.06 : 292,891.92 = 116,748.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,244.06/292,891.92 = 116,748.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,244.06x = 292,891.92 × 116,748.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,244.06x = 34,194,756,758.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,194,756,758.34/212,244.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,110.55

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