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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,476.08, 293,210.64 and 116,982.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,476.08, 293,210.64 and 116,982.48 is: 161,432.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,476.08 : 293,210.64 = 116,982.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,476.08/293,210.64 = 116,982.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,476.08x = 293,210.64 × 116,982.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,476.08x = 34,300,507,829.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,300,507,829.59/212,476.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,432.33

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