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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,226.42, 292,867.62 and 116,731.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,226.42, 292,867.62 and 116,731.08 is: 161,086.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,226.42 : 292,867.62 = 116,731.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,226.42/292,867.62 = 116,731.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,226.42x = 292,867.62 × 116,731.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,226.42x = 34,186,753,579.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,186,753,579.63/212,226.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,086.23

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