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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,325.82, 293,017.44 and 116,836.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,325.82, 293,017.44 and 116,836.54 is: 161,238.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,325.82 : 293,017.44 = 116,836.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,325.82/293,017.44 = 116,836.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,325.82x = 293,017.44 × 116,836.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,325.82x = 34,235,143,849.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,235,143,849.26/212,325.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,238.72

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