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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,228.46, 292,869.06 and 116,735.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,228.46, 292,869.06 and 116,735.10 is: 161,091.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,228.46 : 292,869.06 = 116,735.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,228.46/292,869.06 = 116,735.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,228.46x = 292,869.06 × 116,735.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,228.46x = 34,188,099,006.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,188,099,006.01/212,228.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,091.02

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