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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,237.23, 292,881.22 and 116,743.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,237.23, 292,881.22 and 116,743.93 is: 161,103.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,237.23 : 292,881.22 = 116,743.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,237.23/292,881.22 = 116,743.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,237.23x = 292,881.22 × 116,743.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,237.23x = 34,192,104,645.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,192,104,645.99/212,237.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,103.24

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