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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,410.13, 293,114.85 and 116,898.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,410.13, 293,114.85 and 116,898.59 is: 161,313.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,410.13 : 293,114.85 = 116,898.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,410.13/293,114.85 = 116,898.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,410.13x = 293,114.85 × 116,898.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,410.13x = 34,264,712,673.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,264,712,673.06/212,410.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,313.93

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