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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,245.10, 292,896.60 and 116,749.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,245.10, 292,896.60 and 116,749.70 is: 161,113.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,245.10 : 292,896.60 = 116,749.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,245.10/292,896.60 = 116,749.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,245.10x = 292,896.60 × 116,749.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,245.10x = 34,195,590,181.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,195,590,181.02/212,245.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,113.68

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