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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,326.04, 293,011.98 and 116,834.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,326.04, 293,011.98 and 116,834.78 is: 161,233.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,326.04 : 293,011.98 = 116,834.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,326.04/293,011.98 = 116,834.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,326.04x = 293,011.98 × 116,834.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,326.04x = 34,233,990,953.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,233,990,953.19/212,326.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,233.13

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