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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,250.51, 292,910.24 and 116,757.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,250.51, 292,910.24 and 116,757.21 is: 161,127.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,250.51 : 292,910.24 = 116,757.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,250.51/292,910.24 = 116,757.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,250.51x = 292,910.24 × 116,757.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,250.51x = 34,199,382,402.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,199,382,402.83/212,250.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,127.45

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