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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,356.74, 293,052.35 and 116,863.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,356.74, 293,052.35 and 116,863.44 is: 161,271.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,356.74 : 293,052.35 = 116,863.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,356.74/293,052.35 = 116,863.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,356.74x = 293,052.35 × 116,863.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,356.74x = 34,247,105,136.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,247,105,136.77/212,356.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,271.57

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