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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,806.08, 293,663.39 and 116,007.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,806.08, 293,663.39 and 116,007.84 is: 160,085.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,806.08 : 293,663.39 = 116,007.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,806.08/293,663.39 = 116,007.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,806.08x = 293,663.39 × 116,007.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,806.08x = 34,067,255,851.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,067,255,851.00/212,806.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,085.91

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