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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,252.28, 292,903.38 and 116,756.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,252.28, 292,903.38 and 116,756.88 is: 161,121.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,252.28 : 292,903.38 = 116,756.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,252.28/292,903.38 = 116,756.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,252.28x = 292,903.38 × 116,756.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,252.28x = 34,198,484,790.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,198,484,790.25/212,252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,121.87

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