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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,156.64, 292,783.68 and 116,670.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,156.64, 292,783.68 and 116,670.72 is: 161,009.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,156.64 : 292,783.68 = 116,670.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,156.64/292,783.68 = 116,670.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,156.64x = 292,783.68 × 116,670.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,156.64x = 34,159,282,749.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,159,282,749.85/212,156.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,009.73

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