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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,432.52, 293,165.26 and 116,948.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,432.52, 293,165.26 and 116,948.10 is: 161,392.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,432.52 : 293,165.26 = 116,948.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,432.52/293,165.26 = 116,948.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,432.52x = 293,165.26 × 116,948.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,432.52x = 34,285,120,143.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,285,120,143.01/212,432.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,392.99

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