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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,409.13, 293,113.47 and 116,897.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,409.13, 293,113.47 and 116,897.59 is: 161,312.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,409.13 : 293,113.47 = 116,897.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,409.13/293,113.47 = 116,897.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,409.13x = 293,113.47 × 116,897.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,409.13x = 34,264,258,239.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,264,258,239.54/212,409.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,312.55

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