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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,186.94, 292,812.14 and 116,693.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,186.94, 292,812.14 and 116,693.64 is: 161,034.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,186.94 : 292,812.14 = 116,693.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,186.94/292,812.14 = 116,693.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,186.94x = 292,812.14 × 116,693.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,186.94x = 34,169,314,452.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,169,314,452.79/212,186.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,034.01

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