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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,439.08, 293,174.28 and 116,954.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,439.08, 293,174.28 and 116,954.66 is: 161,402.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,439.08 : 293,174.28 = 116,954.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,439.08/293,174.28 = 116,954.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,439.08x = 293,174.28 × 116,954.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,439.08x = 34,288,098,238.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,288,098,238.14/212,439.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,402.03

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