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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,364.74, 293,063.38 and 116,871.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,364.74, 293,063.38 and 116,871.44 is: 161,282.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,364.74 : 293,063.38 = 116,871.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,364.74/293,063.38 = 116,871.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,364.74x = 293,063.38 × 116,871.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,364.74x = 34,250,737,474.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,250,737,474.37/212,364.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,282.60

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