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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,176.10, 292,797.17 and 116,682.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,176.10, 292,797.17 and 116,682.79 is: 161,019.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,176.10 : 292,797.17 = 116,682.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,176.10/292,797.17 = 116,682.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,176.10x = 292,797.17 × 116,682.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,176.10x = 34,164,390,116.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,164,390,116.29/212,176.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,019.04

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