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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,431.02, 293,163.18 and 116,946.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,431.02, 293,163.18 and 116,946.60 is: 161,390.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,431.02 : 293,163.18 = 116,946.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,431.02/293,163.18 = 116,946.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,431.02x = 293,163.18 × 116,946.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,431.02x = 34,284,437,146.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,284,437,146.19/212,431.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,390.92

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