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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,234.73, 292,877.78 and 116,741.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,234.73, 292,877.78 and 116,741.43 is: 161,099.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,234.73 : 292,877.78 = 116,741.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,234.73/292,877.78 = 116,741.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,234.73x = 292,877.78 × 116,741.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,234.73x = 34,190,970,268.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,190,970,268.72/212,234.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,099.79

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