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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,392.50, 293,109.96 and 116,908.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,392.50, 293,109.96 and 116,908.08 is: 161,337.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,392.50 : 293,109.96 = 116,908.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,392.50/293,109.96 = 116,908.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,392.50x = 293,109.96 × 116,908.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,392.50x = 34,266,922,652.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,266,922,652.48/212,392.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,337.72

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