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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,133.93, 292,744.75 and 116,646.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,133.93, 292,744.75 and 116,646.81 is: 160,972.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,133.93 : 292,744.75 = 116,646.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,133.93/292,744.75 = 116,646.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,133.93x = 292,744.75 × 116,646.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,133.93x = 34,147,741,231.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,147,741,231.75/212,133.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,972.56

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