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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,222.89, 292,872.27 and 116,734.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,222.89, 292,872.27 and 116,734.42 is: 161,096.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,222.89 : 292,872.27 = 116,734.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,222.89/292,872.27 = 116,734.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,222.89x = 292,872.27 × 116,734.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,222.89x = 34,188,274,572.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,188,274,572.53/212,222.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,096.07

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