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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,160.27, 292,788.68 and 116,674.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,160.27, 292,788.68 and 116,674.23 is: 161,014.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,160.27 : 292,788.68 = 116,674.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,160.27/292,788.68 = 116,674.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,160.27x = 292,788.68 × 116,674.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,160.27x = 34,160,892,619.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,160,892,619.46/212,160.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,014.56

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