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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,227.42, 292,869 and 116,732.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,227.42, 292,869 and 116,732.08 is: 161,087.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,227.42 : 292,869 = 116,732.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,227.42/292,869 = 116,732.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,227.42x = 292,869 × 116,732.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,227.42x = 34,187,207,537.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,187,207,537.52/212,227.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,087.61

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