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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,248.76, 292,903.98 and 116,762.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,248.76, 292,903.98 and 116,762.72 is: 161,132.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,248.76 : 292,903.98 = 116,762.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,248.76/292,903.98 = 116,762.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,248.76x = 292,903.98 × 116,762.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,248.76x = 34,200,265,403.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,200,265,403.63/212,248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,132.93

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