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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,374.68, 293,076.88 and 116,881.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,374.68, 293,076.88 and 116,881.45 is: 161,296.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,374.68 : 293,076.88 = 116,881.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,374.68/293,076.88 = 116,881.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,374.68x = 293,076.88 × 116,881.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,374.68x = 34,255,250,695.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,255,250,695.88/212,374.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,296.30

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