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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,354.93, 293,049.84 and 116,861.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,354.93, 293,049.84 and 116,861.62 is: 161,269.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,354.93 : 293,049.84 = 116,861.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,354.93/293,049.84 = 116,861.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,354.93x = 293,049.84 × 116,861.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,354.93x = 34,246,279,775.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,246,279,775.77/212,354.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,269.06

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