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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,264.88, 292,913.98 and 116,756.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,264.88, 292,913.98 and 116,756.16 is: 161,117.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,264.88 : 292,913.98 = 116,756.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,264.88/292,913.98 = 116,756.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,264.88x = 292,913.98 × 116,756.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,264.88x = 34,199,511,515.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,199,511,515.12/212,264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,117.15

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