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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,467.86, 293,199.96 and 116,975.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,467.86, 293,199.96 and 116,975.28 is: 161,422.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,467.86 : 293,199.96 = 116,975.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,467.86/293,199.96 = 116,975.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,467.86x = 293,199.96 × 116,975.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,467.86x = 34,297,147,416.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,297,147,416.99/212,467.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,422.76

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