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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,230.09, 292,871.41 and 116,736.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,230.09, 292,871.41 and 116,736.78 is: 161,093.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,230.09 : 292,871.41 = 116,736.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,230.09/292,871.41 = 116,736.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,230.09x = 292,871.41 × 116,736.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,230.09x = 34,188,865,357.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,188,865,357.46/212,230.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,093.39

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