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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,160.89, 292,789.55 and 116,674.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,160.89, 292,789.55 and 116,674.85 is: 161,015.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,160.89 : 292,789.55 = 116,674.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,160.89/292,789.55 = 116,674.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,160.89x = 292,789.55 × 116,674.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,160.89x = 34,161,176,244.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,161,176,244.44/212,160.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,015.43

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