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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,274.84, 292,936.98 and 116,781.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,274.84, 292,936.98 and 116,781.60 is: 161,157.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,274.84 : 292,936.98 = 116,781.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,274.84/292,936.98 = 116,781.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,274.84x = 292,936.98 × 116,781.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,274.84x = 34,209,649,223.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,209,649,223.57/212,274.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,157.34

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