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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,331.04, 293,009.52 and 116,828.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,331.04, 293,009.52 and 116,828.80 is: 161,219.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,331.04 : 293,009.52 = 116,828.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,331.04/293,009.52 = 116,828.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,331.04x = 293,009.52 × 116,828.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,331.04x = 34,231,950,610.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,231,950,610.18/212,331.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,219.72

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