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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,186.56, 292,811.62 and 116,693.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,186.56, 292,811.62 and 116,693.26 is: 161,033.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,186.56 : 292,811.62 = 116,693.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,186.56/292,811.62 = 116,693.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,186.56x = 292,811.62 × 116,693.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,186.56x = 34,169,142,503.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,169,142,503.68/212,186.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,033.49

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