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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,224.89, 292,875.03 and 116,736.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,224.89, 292,875.03 and 116,736.42 is: 161,098.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,224.89 : 292,875.03 = 116,736.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,224.89/292,875.03 = 116,736.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,224.89x = 292,875.03 × 116,736.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,224.89x = 34,189,182,509.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,189,182,509.59/212,224.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,098.83

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