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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,502.20, 293,258.58 and 116,999.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,502.20, 293,258.58 and 116,999.96 is: 161,463.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,502.20 : 293,258.58 = 116,999.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,502.20/293,258.58 = 116,999.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,502.20x = 293,258.58 × 116,999.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,502.20x = 34,311,242,129.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,311,242,129.66/212,502.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,463.00

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