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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,184.39, 292,807.76 and 116,690.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,184.39, 292,807.76 and 116,690.79 is: 161,029.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,184.39 : 292,807.76 = 116,690.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,184.39/292,807.76 = 116,690.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,184.39x = 292,807.76 × 116,690.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,184.39x = 34,167,968,249.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,167,968,249.08/212,184.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,029.60

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