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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,327.16, 293,013.53 and 116,835.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,327.16, 293,013.53 and 116,835.91 is: 161,234.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,327.16 : 293,013.53 = 116,835.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,327.16/293,013.53 = 116,835.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,327.16x = 293,013.53 × 116,835.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,327.16x = 34,234,501,541.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,234,501,541.28/212,327.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,234.68

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