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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,183.56, 292,807.48 and 116,690.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,183.56, 292,807.48 and 116,690.26 is: 161,029.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,183.56 : 292,807.48 = 116,690.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,183.56/292,807.48 = 116,690.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,183.56x = 292,807.48 × 116,690.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,183.56x = 34,167,780,971.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,167,780,971.14/212,183.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,029.35

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