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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,357.82, 293,053.63 and 116,864.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,357.82, 293,053.63 and 116,864.52 is: 161,272.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,357.82 : 293,053.63 = 116,864.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,357.82/293,053.63 = 116,864.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,357.82x = 293,053.63 × 116,864.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,357.82x = 34,247,572,611.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,247,572,611.00/212,357.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,272.95

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