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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,249.01, 292,908.17 and 116,755.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,249.01, 292,908.17 and 116,755.70 is: 161,125.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,249.01 : 292,908.17 = 116,755.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,249.01/292,908.17 = 116,755.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,249.01x = 292,908.17 × 116,755.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,249.01x = 34,198,698,424.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,198,698,424.07/212,249.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,125.36

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