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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,811.01, 293,682.45 and 116,014.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,811.01, 293,682.45 and 116,014.93 is: 160,102.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,811.01 : 293,682.45 = 116,014.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,811.01/293,682.45 = 116,014.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,811.01x = 293,682.45 × 116,014.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,811.01x = 34,071,548,878.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,071,548,878.98/212,811.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,102.38

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