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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,329.13, 293,016.27 and 116,837.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,329.13, 293,016.27 and 116,837.88 is: 161,237.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,329.13 : 293,016.27 = 116,837.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,329.13/293,016.27 = 116,837.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,329.13x = 293,016.27 × 116,837.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,329.13x = 34,235,399,131.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,235,399,131.64/212,329.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,237.41

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