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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,228.22, 292,868.83 and 116,734.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,228.22, 292,868.83 and 116,734.92 is: 161,090.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,228.22 : 292,868.83 = 116,734.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,228.22/292,868.83 = 116,734.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,228.22x = 292,868.83 × 116,734.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,228.22x = 34,188,019,440.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,188,019,440.54/212,228.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,090.83

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