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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,176.52, 292,797.74 and 116,683.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,176.52, 292,797.74 and 116,683.21 is: 161,019.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,176.52 : 292,797.74 = 116,683.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,176.52/292,797.74 = 116,683.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,176.52x = 292,797.74 × 116,683.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,176.52x = 34,164,578,719.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,164,578,719.96/212,176.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,019.61

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