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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,272.74, 292,933.26 and 116,773.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,272.74, 292,933.26 and 116,773.74 is: 161,146.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,272.74 : 292,933.26 = 116,773.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,272.74/292,933.26 = 116,773.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,272.74x = 292,933.26 × 116,773.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,272.74x = 34,206,912,340.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,206,912,340.59/212,272.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,146.04

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