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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,344.65, 293,028.17 and 116,848.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,344.65, 293,028.17 and 116,848.89 is: 161,247.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,344.65 : 293,028.17 = 116,848.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,344.65/293,028.17 = 116,848.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,344.65x = 293,028.17 × 116,848.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,344.65x = 34,240,015,818.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,240,015,818.99/212,344.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,247.37

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