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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,245.32, 292,906.26 and 116,759.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,245.32, 292,906.26 and 116,759.28 is: 161,132.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,245.32 : 292,906.26 = 116,759.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,245.32/292,906.26 = 116,759.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,245.32x = 292,906.26 × 116,759.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,245.32x = 34,199,524,025.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,199,524,025.09/212,245.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,132.05

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