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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,246.06, 292,894.68 and 116,750.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,246.06, 292,894.68 and 116,750.72 is: 161,113.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,246.06 : 292,894.68 = 116,750.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,246.06/292,894.68 = 116,750.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,246.06x = 292,894.68 × 116,750.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,246.06x = 34,195,664,774.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,195,664,774.17/212,246.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,113.31

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