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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,323.10, 293,004.78 and 116,829.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,323.10, 293,004.78 and 116,829.41 is: 161,223.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,323.10 : 293,004.78 = 116,829.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,323.10/293,004.78 = 116,829.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,323.10x = 293,004.78 × 116,829.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,323.10x = 34,231,575,574.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,231,575,574.58/212,323.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,223.98

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