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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,418.91, 293,137.81 and 116,931.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,418.91, 293,137.81 and 116,931.72 is: 161,365.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,418.91 : 293,137.81 = 116,931.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,418.91/293,137.81 = 116,931.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,418.91x = 293,137.81 × 116,931.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,418.91x = 34,277,108,320.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,277,108,320.33/212,418.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,365.62

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