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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,153.28, 292,779.36 and 116,668.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,153.28, 292,779.36 and 116,668.32 is: 161,006.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,153.28 : 292,779.36 = 116,668.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,153.28/292,779.36 = 116,668.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,153.28x = 292,779.36 × 116,668.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,153.28x = 34,158,076,061.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,158,076,061.88/212,153.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,006.59

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