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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,357.27, 293,053.09 and 116,863.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,357.27, 293,053.09 and 116,863.97 is: 161,272.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,357.27 : 293,053.09 = 116,863.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,357.27/293,053.09 = 116,863.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,357.27x = 293,053.09 × 116,863.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,357.27x = 34,247,345,979.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,247,345,979.86/212,357.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,272.30

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