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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,176.01, 292,797.05 and 116,682.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,176.01, 292,797.05 and 116,682.71 is: 161,018.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,176.01 : 292,797.05 = 116,682.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,176.01/292,797.05 = 116,682.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,176.01x = 292,797.05 × 116,682.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,176.01x = 34,164,351,882.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,164,351,882.95/212,176.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,018.92

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