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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,180.64, 292,802.58 and 116,687.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,180.64, 292,802.58 and 116,687.04 is: 161,024.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,180.64 : 292,802.58 = 116,687.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,180.64/292,802.58 = 116,687.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,180.64x = 292,802.58 × 116,687.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,180.64x = 34,166,266,364.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,166,266,364.56/212,180.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,024.43

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