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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,488.32, 293,231.52 and 116,993.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,488.32, 293,231.52 and 116,993.04 is: 161,449.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,488.32 : 293,231.52 = 116,993.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,488.32/293,231.52 = 116,993.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,488.32x = 293,231.52 × 116,993.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,488.32x = 34,306,046,948.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,306,046,948.62/212,488.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,449.09

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