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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,807.91, 293,678.18 and 116,011.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,807.91, 293,678.18 and 116,011.83 is: 160,098.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,807.91 : 293,678.18 = 116,011.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,807.91/293,678.18 = 116,011.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,807.91x = 293,678.18 × 116,011.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,807.91x = 34,070,141,571.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,070,141,571.24/212,807.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,098.09

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