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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,324.82, 293,016.06 and 116,835.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,324.82, 293,016.06 and 116,835.54 is: 161,237.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,324.82 : 293,016.06 = 116,835.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,324.82/293,016.06 = 116,835.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,324.82x = 293,016.06 × 116,835.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,324.82x = 34,234,689,598.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,234,689,598.77/212,324.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,237.34

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