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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,247.96, 292,895.97 and 116,754.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,247.96, 292,895.97 and 116,754.60 is: 161,117.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,247.96 : 292,895.97 = 116,754.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,247.96/292,895.97 = 116,754.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,247.96x = 292,895.97 × 116,754.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,247.96x = 34,196,951,818.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,196,951,818.96/212,247.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,117.93

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