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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,423.78, 293,144.76 and 116,930

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,423.78, 293,144.76 and 116,930 is: 161,363.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,423.78 : 293,144.76 = 116,930 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,423.78/293,144.76 = 116,930/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,423.78x = 293,144.76 × 116,930
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,423.78x = 34,277,416,786.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,277,416,786.80/212,423.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,363.37

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