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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,262.24, 292,921.92 and 116,775.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,262.24, 292,921.92 and 116,775.36 is: 161,150.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,262.24 : 292,921.92 = 116,775.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,262.24/292,921.92 = 116,775.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,262.24x = 292,921.92 × 116,775.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,262.24x = 34,206,062,659.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,206,062,659.89/212,262.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,150.01

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