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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,325.30, 293,011.83 and 116,836.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,325.30, 293,011.83 and 116,836.02 is: 161,235.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,325.30 : 293,011.83 = 116,836.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,325.30/293,011.83 = 116,836.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,325.30x = 293,011.83 × 116,836.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,325.30x = 34,234,336,030.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,234,336,030.12/212,325.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,235.31

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