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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,801.58, 293,662.26 and 116,006.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,801.58, 293,662.26 and 116,006.45 is: 160,086.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,801.58 : 293,662.26 = 116,006.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,801.58/293,662.26 = 116,006.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,801.58x = 293,662.26 × 116,006.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,801.58x = 34,066,714,813.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,066,714,813.27/212,801.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,086.76

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