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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,225.89, 292,876.41 and 116,737.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,225.89, 292,876.41 and 116,737.42 is: 161,100.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,225.89 : 292,876.41 = 116,737.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,225.89/292,876.41 = 116,737.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,225.89x = 292,876.41 × 116,737.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,225.89x = 34,189,636,482.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,189,636,482.26/212,225.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,100.21

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