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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,826.03, 293,691.08 and 116,027.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,826.03, 293,691.08 and 116,027.79 is: 160,113.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,826.03 : 293,691.08 = 116,027.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,826.03/293,691.08 = 116,027.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,826.03x = 293,691.08 × 116,027.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,826.03x = 34,076,326,374.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,076,326,374.97/212,826.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,113.53

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