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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,274.74, 292,936.02 and 116,775.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,274.74, 292,936.02 and 116,775.74 is: 161,148.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,274.74 : 292,936.02 = 116,775.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,274.74/292,936.02 = 116,775.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,274.74x = 292,936.02 × 116,775.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,274.74x = 34,207,820,508.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,207,820,508.15/212,274.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,148.80

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