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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,229.46, 292,870.44 and 116,736.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,229.46, 292,870.44 and 116,736.10 is: 161,092.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,229.46 : 292,870.44 = 116,736.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,229.46/292,870.44 = 116,736.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,229.46x = 292,870.44 × 116,736.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,229.46x = 34,188,552,970.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,188,552,970.88/212,229.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,092.40

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