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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,175.56, 292,796.44 and 116,682.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,175.56, 292,796.44 and 116,682.26 is: 161,018.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,175.56 : 292,796.44 = 116,682.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,175.56/292,796.44 = 116,682.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,175.56x = 292,796.44 × 116,682.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,175.56x = 34,164,148,291.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,164,148,291.76/212,175.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,018.30

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