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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,231.46, 292,873.20 and 116,738.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,231.46, 292,873.20 and 116,738.10 is: 161,095.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,231.46 : 292,873.20 = 116,738.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,231.46/292,873.20 = 116,738.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,231.46x = 292,873.20 × 116,738.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,231.46x = 34,189,460,908.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,189,460,908.92/212,231.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,095.16

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