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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,246.82, 292,908.33 and 116,760.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,246.82, 292,908.33 and 116,760.78 is: 161,134.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,246.82 : 292,908.33 = 116,760.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,246.82/292,908.33 = 116,760.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,246.82x = 292,908.33 × 116,760.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,246.82x = 34,200,205,079.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,200,205,079.30/212,246.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,134.12

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