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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,827.28, 293,692.80 and 116,029.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,827.28, 293,692.80 and 116,029.04 is: 160,115.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,827.28 : 293,692.80 = 116,029.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,827.28/293,692.80 = 116,029.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,827.28x = 293,692.80 × 116,029.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,827.28x = 34,076,893,638.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,076,893,638.91/212,827.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,115.25

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