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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,175.59, 292,796.48 and 116,682.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,175.59, 292,796.48 and 116,682.29 is: 161,018.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,175.59 : 292,796.48 = 116,682.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,175.59/292,796.48 = 116,682.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,175.59x = 292,796.48 × 116,682.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,175.59x = 34,164,162,766.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,164,162,766.64/212,175.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,018.35

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