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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,230.89, 292,886.42 and 116,744.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,230.89, 292,886.42 and 116,744.85 is: 161,112.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,230.89 : 292,886.42 = 116,744.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,230.89/292,886.42 = 116,744.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,230.89x = 292,886.42 × 116,744.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,230.89x = 34,192,980,586.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,192,980,586.21/212,230.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,112.18

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