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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,825.36, 293,689.96 and 116,027.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,825.36, 293,689.96 and 116,027.12 is: 160,112.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,825.36 : 293,689.96 = 116,027.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,825.36/293,689.96 = 116,027.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,825.36x = 293,689.96 × 116,027.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,825.36x = 34,076,000,231.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,076,000,231.72/212,825.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,112.50

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