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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,177.19, 292,798.68 and 116,683.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,177.19, 292,798.68 and 116,683.89 is: 161,020.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,177.19 : 292,798.68 = 116,683.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,177.19/292,798.68 = 116,683.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,177.19x = 292,798.68 × 116,683.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,177.19x = 34,164,886,921.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,164,886,921.85/212,177.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,020.55

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