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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,160.39, 292,788.86 and 116,674.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,160.39, 292,788.86 and 116,674.35 is: 161,014.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,160.39 : 292,788.86 = 116,674.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,160.39/292,788.86 = 116,674.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,160.39x = 292,788.86 × 116,674.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,160.39x = 34,160,949,344.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,160,949,344.37/212,160.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,014.74

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