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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,221.89, 292,870.89 and 116,733.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,221.89, 292,870.89 and 116,733.42 is: 161,094.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,221.89 : 292,870.89 = 116,733.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,221.89/292,870.89 = 116,733.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,221.89x = 292,870.89 × 116,733.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,221.89x = 34,187,820,608.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,187,820,608.14/212,221.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,094.69

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