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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,256.84, 292,907.25 and 116,762.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,256.84, 292,907.25 and 116,762.70 is: 161,128.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,256.84 : 292,907.25 = 116,762.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,256.84/292,907.25 = 116,762.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,256.84x = 292,907.25 × 116,762.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,256.84x = 34,200,641,359.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,200,641,359.58/212,256.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,128.57

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