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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,242.56, 292,889.85 and 116,747.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,242.56, 292,889.85 and 116,747.22 is: 161,108.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,242.56 : 292,889.85 = 116,747.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,242.56/292,889.85 = 116,747.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,242.56x = 292,889.85 × 116,747.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,242.56x = 34,194,075,753.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,194,075,753.72/212,242.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,108.48

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