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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,408.14, 293,112.08 and 116,896.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,408.14, 293,112.08 and 116,896.58 is: 161,311.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,408.14 : 293,112.08 = 116,896.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,408.14/293,112.08 = 116,896.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,408.14x = 293,112.08 × 116,896.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,408.14x = 34,263,799,708.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,263,799,708.69/212,408.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,311.14

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