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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,224.19, 292,863.21 and 116,730.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,224.19, 292,863.21 and 116,730.86 is: 161,085.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,224.19 : 292,863.21 = 116,730.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,224.19/292,863.21 = 116,730.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,224.19x = 292,863.21 × 116,730.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,224.19x = 34,186,174,365.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,186,174,365.66/212,224.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,085.19

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