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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,356.62, 293,052.20 and 116,863.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,356.62, 293,052.20 and 116,863.32 is: 161,271.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,356.62 : 293,052.20 = 116,863.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,356.62/293,052.20 = 116,863.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,356.62x = 293,052.20 × 116,863.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,356.62x = 34,247,052,440.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,247,052,440.99/212,356.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,271.41

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