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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,477.36, 293,221.08 and 116,986.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,477.36, 293,221.08 and 116,986.40 is: 161,442.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,477.36 : 293,221.08 = 116,986.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,477.36/293,221.08 = 116,986.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,477.36x = 293,221.08 × 116,986.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,477.36x = 34,302,878,553.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,302,878,553.31/212,477.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,442.51

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