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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,247.06, 292,896.06 and 116,751.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,247.06, 292,896.06 and 116,751.72 is: 161,114.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,247.06 : 292,896.06 = 116,751.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,247.06/292,896.06 = 116,751.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,247.06x = 292,896.06 × 116,751.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,247.06x = 34,196,118,786.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,196,118,786.22/212,247.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,114.69

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