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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,236.23, 292,879.85 and 116,742.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,236.23, 292,879.85 and 116,742.93 is: 161,101.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,236.23 : 292,879.85 = 116,742.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,236.23/292,879.85 = 116,742.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,236.23x = 292,879.85 × 116,742.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,236.23x = 34,191,651,243.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,191,651,243.25/212,236.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,101.86

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