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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,321.10, 293,002.02 and 116,827.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,321.10, 293,002.02 and 116,827.41 is: 161,221.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,321.10 : 293,002.02 = 116,827.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,321.10/293,002.02 = 116,827.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,321.10x = 293,002.02 × 116,827.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,321.10x = 34,230,667,121.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,230,667,121.37/212,321.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,221.22

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