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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,244.32, 292,904.88 and 116,758.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,244.32, 292,904.88 and 116,758.28 is: 161,130.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,244.32 : 292,904.88 = 116,758.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,244.32/292,904.88 = 116,758.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,244.32x = 292,904.88 × 116,758.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,244.32x = 34,199,069,992.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,199,069,992.41/212,244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,130.67

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