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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,234.25, 292,885.71 and 116,741.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,234.25, 292,885.71 and 116,741.64 is: 161,104.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,234.25 : 292,885.71 = 116,741.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,234.25/292,885.71 = 116,741.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,234.25x = 292,885.71 × 116,741.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,234.25x = 34,191,958,117.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,191,958,117.96/212,234.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,104.81

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