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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,248.46, 292,896.66 and 116,755.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,248.46, 292,896.66 and 116,755.10 is: 161,118.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,248.46 : 292,896.66 = 116,755.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,248.46/292,896.66 = 116,755.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,248.46x = 292,896.66 × 116,755.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,248.46x = 34,197,178,827.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,197,178,827.97/212,248.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,118.62

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