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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,251.86, 292,908.96 and 116,756.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,251.86, 292,908.96 and 116,756.10 is: 161,124.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,251.86 : 292,908.96 = 116,756.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,251.86/292,908.96 = 116,756.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,251.86x = 292,908.96 × 116,756.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,251.86x = 34,198,907,824.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,198,907,824.66/212,251.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,124.18

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