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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,227.92, 292,869.69 and 116,732.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,227.92, 292,869.69 and 116,732.58 is: 161,088.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,227.92 : 292,869.69 = 116,732.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,227.92/292,869.69 = 116,732.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,227.92x = 292,869.69 × 116,732.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,227.92x = 34,187,434,517.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,187,434,517.50/212,227.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,088.30

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