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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,355.97, 293,051.28 and 116,862.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,355.97, 293,051.28 and 116,862.67 is: 161,270.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,355.97 : 293,051.28 = 116,862.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,355.97/293,051.28 = 116,862.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,355.97x = 293,051.28 × 116,862.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,355.97x = 34,246,753,526.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,246,753,526.50/212,355.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,270.50

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