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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,227.22, 292,867.46 and 116,733.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,227.22, 292,867.46 and 116,733.92 is: 161,089.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,227.22 : 292,867.46 = 116,733.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,227.22/292,867.46 = 116,733.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,227.22x = 292,867.46 × 116,733.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,227.22x = 34,187,564,598.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,187,564,598.24/212,227.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,089.44

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