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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,252.01, 292,912.31 and 116,758.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,252.01, 292,912.31 and 116,758.71 is: 161,129.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,252.01 : 292,912.31 = 116,758.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,252.01/292,912.31 = 116,758.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,252.01x = 292,912.31 × 116,758.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,252.01x = 34,200,063,458.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,200,063,458.72/212,252.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,129.52

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