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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,351.94, 293,045.72 and 116,858.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,351.94, 293,045.72 and 116,858.63 is: 161,264.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,351.94 : 293,045.72 = 116,858.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,351.94/293,045.72 = 116,858.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,351.94x = 293,045.72 × 116,858.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,351.94x = 34,244,921,366.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,244,921,366.56/212,351.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,264.93

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