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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,354.65, 293,049.46 and 116,861.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,354.65, 293,049.46 and 116,861.35 is: 161,268.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,354.65 : 293,049.46 = 116,861.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,354.65/293,049.46 = 116,861.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,354.65x = 293,049.46 × 116,861.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,354.65x = 34,246,155,126.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,246,155,126.96/212,354.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,268.68

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