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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,444.38, 293,161.98 and 116,932.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,444.38, 293,161.98 and 116,932.69 is: 161,360.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,444.38 : 293,161.98 = 116,932.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,444.38/293,161.98 = 116,932.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,444.38x = 293,161.98 × 116,932.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,444.38x = 34,280,218,927.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,280,218,927.13/212,444.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,360.91

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