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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,179.44, 292,801.79 and 116,686.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,179.44, 292,801.79 and 116,686.13 is: 161,023.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,179.44 : 292,801.79 = 116,686.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,179.44/292,801.79 = 116,686.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,179.44x = 292,801.79 × 116,686.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,179.44x = 34,165,905,684.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,165,905,684.73/212,179.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,023.64

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