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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,446.63, 293,165.08 and 116,934.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,446.63, 293,165.08 and 116,934.94 is: 161,364.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,446.63 : 293,165.08 = 116,934.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,446.63/293,165.08 = 116,934.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,446.63x = 293,165.08 × 116,934.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,446.63x = 34,281,241,039.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,281,241,039.90/212,446.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,364.01

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