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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,431.52, 293,163.88 and 116,947.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,431.52, 293,163.88 and 116,947.10 is: 161,391.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,431.52 : 293,163.88 = 116,947.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,431.52/293,163.88 = 116,947.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,431.52x = 293,163.88 × 116,947.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,431.52x = 34,284,665,590.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,284,665,590.75/212,431.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,391.61

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