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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,327.04, 293,013.36 and 116,835.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,327.04, 293,013.36 and 116,835.78 is: 161,234.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,327.04 : 293,013.36 = 116,835.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,327.04/293,013.36 = 116,835.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,327.04x = 293,013.36 × 116,835.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,327.04x = 34,234,444,466.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,234,444,466.02/212,327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,234.50

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