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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,332.04, 293,010.90 and 116,829.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,332.04, 293,010.90 and 116,829.80 is: 161,221.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,332.04 : 293,010.90 = 116,829.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,332.04/293,010.90 = 116,829.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,332.04x = 293,010.90 × 116,829.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,332.04x = 34,232,404,844.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,232,404,844.82/212,332.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,221.10

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