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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,225.81, 292,865.76 and 116,732.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,225.81, 292,865.76 and 116,732.48 is: 161,087.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,225.81 : 292,865.76 = 116,732.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,225.81/292,865.76 = 116,732.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,225.81x = 292,865.76 × 116,732.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,225.81x = 34,186,945,007.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,186,945,007.56/212,225.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,087.60

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