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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,401, 293,132.90 and 116,927.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,401, 293,132.90 and 116,927.08 is: 161,370.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,401 : 293,132.90 = 116,927.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,401/293,132.90 = 116,927.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,401x = 293,132.90 × 116,927.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,401x = 34,275,174,048.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,275,174,048.93/212,401
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,370.12

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