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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,245.03, 292,893.33 and 116,749.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,245.03, 292,893.33 and 116,749.68 is: 161,111.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,245.03 : 292,893.33 = 116,749.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,245.03/292,893.33 = 116,749.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,245.03x = 292,893.33 × 116,749.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,245.03x = 34,195,202,551.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,195,202,551.63/212,245.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,111.91

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