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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,254.01, 292,915.07 and 116,760.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,254.01, 292,915.07 and 116,760.71 is: 161,132.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,254.01 : 292,915.07 = 116,760.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,254.01/292,915.07 = 116,760.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,254.01x = 292,915.07 × 116,760.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,254.01x = 34,200,969,494.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,200,969,494.52/212,254.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,132.27

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