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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,359.11, 293,054.94 and 116,865.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,359.11, 293,054.94 and 116,865.74 is: 161,274.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,359.11 : 293,054.94 = 116,865.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,359.11/293,054.94 = 116,865.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,359.11x = 293,054.94 × 116,865.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,359.11x = 34,248,080,958.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,248,080,958.48/212,359.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,274.37

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