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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,440.08, 293,175.66 and 116,955.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,440.08, 293,175.66 and 116,955.66 is: 161,403.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,440.08 : 293,175.66 = 116,955.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,440.08/293,175.66 = 116,955.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,440.08x = 293,175.66 × 116,955.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,440.08x = 34,288,552,811.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,288,552,811.24/212,440.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,403.41

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