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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,159.14, 292,787.13 and 116,673.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,159.14, 292,787.13 and 116,673.10 is: 161,013.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,159.14 : 292,787.13 = 116,673.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,159.14/292,787.13 = 116,673.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,159.14x = 292,787.13 × 116,673.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,159.14x = 34,160,382,097.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,160,382,097.20/212,159.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,013.01

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