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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,436.82, 293,157.66 and 116,942.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,436.82, 293,157.66 and 116,942.68 is: 161,378.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,436.82 : 293,157.66 = 116,942.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,436.82/293,157.66 = 116,942.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,436.82x = 293,157.66 × 116,942.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,436.82x = 34,282,642,422.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,282,642,422.93/212,436.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,378.06

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