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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,389.26, 293,094.95 and 116,893.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,389.26, 293,094.95 and 116,893.91 is: 161,312.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,389.26 : 293,094.95 = 116,893.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,389.26/293,094.95 = 116,893.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,389.26x = 293,094.95 × 116,893.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,389.26x = 34,261,012,656.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,261,012,656.81/212,389.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,312.36

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