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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,183.44, 292,807.31 and 116,690.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,183.44, 292,807.31 and 116,690.14 is: 161,029.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,183.44 : 292,807.31 = 116,690.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,183.44/292,807.31 = 116,690.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,183.44x = 292,807.31 × 116,690.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,183.44x = 34,167,725,996.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,167,725,996.92/212,183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,029.18

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