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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,462.13, 293,186.61 and 116,950.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,462.13, 293,186.61 and 116,950.17 is: 161,385.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,462.13 : 293,186.61 = 116,950.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,462.13/293,186.61 = 116,950.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,462.13x = 293,186.61 × 116,950.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,462.13x = 34,288,223,881.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,288,223,881.22/212,462.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,385.11

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