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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,213.88, 292,844.28 and 116,702.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,213.88, 292,844.28 and 116,702.22 is: 161,043.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,213.88 : 292,844.28 = 116,702.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,213.88/292,844.28 = 116,702.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,213.88x = 292,844.28 × 116,702.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,213.88x = 34,175,577,590.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,175,577,590.30/212,213.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,043.08

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