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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,320.46, 293,004.27 and 116,829.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,320.46, 293,004.27 and 116,829.20 is: 161,225.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,320.46 : 293,004.27 = 116,829.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,320.46/293,004.27 = 116,829.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,320.46x = 293,004.27 × 116,829.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,320.46x = 34,231,452,995.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,231,452,995.66/212,320.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,225.41

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