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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,329.16, 293,016.29 and 116,837.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,329.16, 293,016.29 and 116,837.91 is: 161,237.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,329.16 : 293,016.29 = 116,837.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,329.16/293,016.29 = 116,837.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,329.16x = 293,016.29 × 116,837.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,329.16x = 34,235,410,919.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,235,410,919.55/212,329.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,237.44

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