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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,183.44, 292,807.32 and 116,690.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,183.44, 292,807.32 and 116,690.12 is: 161,029.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,183.44 : 292,807.32 = 116,690.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,183.44/292,807.32 = 116,690.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,183.44x = 292,807.32 × 116,690.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,183.44x = 34,167,721,307.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,167,721,307.68/212,183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,029.16

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