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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,245.46, 292,892.52 and 116,752.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,245.46, 292,892.52 and 116,752.10 is: 161,114.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,245.46 : 292,892.52 = 116,752.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,245.46/292,892.52 = 116,752.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,245.46x = 292,892.52 × 116,752.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,245.46x = 34,195,816,784.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,195,816,784.29/212,245.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,114.48

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