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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,176.59, 292,797.86 and 116,683.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,176.59, 292,797.86 and 116,683.29 is: 161,019.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,176.59 : 292,797.86 = 116,683.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,176.59/292,797.86 = 116,683.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,176.59x = 292,797.86 × 116,683.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,176.59x = 34,164,617,609.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,164,617,609.76/212,176.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,019.73

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