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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,229.09, 292,870.04 and 116,735.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,229.09, 292,870.04 and 116,735.78 is: 161,092.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,229.09 : 292,870.04 = 116,735.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,229.09/292,870.04 = 116,735.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,229.09x = 292,870.04 × 116,735.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,229.09x = 34,188,412,706.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,188,412,706.53/212,229.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,092.02

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