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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,157.44, 292,778.30 and 116,670.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,157.44, 292,778.30 and 116,670.32 is: 161,005.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,157.44 : 292,778.30 = 116,670.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,157.44/292,778.30 = 116,670.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,157.44x = 292,778.30 × 116,670.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,157.44x = 34,158,537,950.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,158,537,950.06/212,157.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,005.61

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