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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,275.74, 292,937.40 and 116,776.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,275.74, 292,937.40 and 116,776.74 is: 161,150.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,275.74 : 292,937.40 = 116,776.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,275.74/292,937.40 = 116,776.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,275.74x = 292,937.40 × 116,776.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,275.74x = 34,208,274,596.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,208,274,596.08/212,275.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,150.18

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