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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,262.18, 292,911.22 and 116,766.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,262.18, 292,911.22 and 116,766.42 is: 161,131.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,262.18 : 292,911.22 = 116,766.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,262.18/292,911.22 = 116,766.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,262.18x = 292,911.22 × 116,766.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,262.18x = 34,202,194,537.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,202,194,537.23/212,262.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,131.83

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