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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,466.69, 293,205.15 and 116,973.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,466.69, 293,205.15 and 116,973.45 is: 161,423.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,466.69 : 293,205.15 = 116,973.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,466.69/293,205.15 = 116,973.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,466.69x = 293,205.15 × 116,973.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,466.69x = 34,297,217,953.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,297,217,953.27/212,466.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,423.98

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