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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,356.78, 293,052.24 and 116,862.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,356.78, 293,052.24 and 116,862.94 is: 161,270.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,356.78 : 293,052.24 = 116,862.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,356.78/293,052.24 = 116,862.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,356.78x = 293,052.24 × 116,862.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,356.78x = 34,246,946,339.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,246,946,339.99/212,356.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,270.79

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