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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,248.10, 292,900.74 and 116,752.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,248.10, 292,900.74 and 116,752.70 is: 161,117.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,248.10 : 292,900.74 = 116,752.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,248.10/292,900.74 = 116,752.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,248.10x = 292,900.74 × 116,752.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,248.10x = 34,196,952,227.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,196,952,227.00/212,248.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,117.82

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