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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,170.24, 292,795.68 and 116,682.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,170.24, 292,795.68 and 116,682.88 is: 161,022.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,170.24 : 292,795.68 = 116,682.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,170.24/292,795.68 = 116,682.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,170.24x = 292,795.68 × 116,682.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,170.24x = 34,164,243,193.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,164,243,193.96/212,170.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,022.79

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