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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,245.96, 292,893.21 and 116,752.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,245.96, 292,893.21 and 116,752.60 is: 161,115.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,245.96 : 292,893.21 = 116,752.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,245.96/292,893.21 = 116,752.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,245.96x = 292,893.21 × 116,752.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,245.96x = 34,196,043,789.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,196,043,789.85/212,245.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,115.17

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