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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,452.20, 293,185.98 and 116,961

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,452.20, 293,185.98 and 116,961 is: 161,407.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,452.20 : 293,185.98 = 116,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,452.20/293,185.98 = 116,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,452.20x = 293,185.98 × 116,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,452.20x = 34,291,325,406.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,291,325,406.78/212,452.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,407.25

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