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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,184.45, 292,807.98 and 116,681.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,184.45, 292,807.98 and 116,681.85 is: 161,017.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,184.45 : 292,807.98 = 116,681.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,184.45/292,807.98 = 116,681.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,184.45x = 292,807.98 × 116,681.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,184.45x = 34,165,376,801.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,165,376,801.16/212,184.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,017.35

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