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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,415.59, 293,133.66 and 116,923.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,415.59, 293,133.66 and 116,923.88 is: 161,355.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,415.59 : 293,133.66 = 116,923.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,415.59/293,133.66 = 116,923.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,415.59x = 293,133.66 × 116,923.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,415.59x = 34,274,324,885.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,274,324,885.80/212,415.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,355.03

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