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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,249.48, 292,898.04 and 116,756.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,249.48, 292,898.04 and 116,756.12 is: 161,120.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,249.48 : 292,898.04 = 116,756.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,249.48/292,898.04 = 116,756.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,249.48x = 292,898.04 × 116,756.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,249.48x = 34,197,638,706.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,197,638,706.00/212,249.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,120.01

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