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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,391.51, 293,108.59 and 116,907.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,391.51, 293,108.59 and 116,907.09 is: 161,336.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,391.51 : 293,108.59 = 116,907.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,391.51/293,108.59 = 116,907.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,391.51x = 293,108.59 × 116,907.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,391.51x = 34,266,472,310.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,266,472,310.90/212,391.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,336.36

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