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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,421.88, 293,130.93 and 116,910.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,421.88, 293,130.93 and 116,910.19 is: 161,329.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,421.88 : 293,130.93 = 116,910.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,421.88/293,130.93 = 116,910.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,421.88x = 293,130.93 × 116,910.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,421.88x = 34,269,992,721.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,269,992,721.18/212,421.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,329.86

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