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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,886.10, 293,789.91 and 116,095.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,886.10, 293,789.91 and 116,095.25 is: 160,215.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,886.10 : 293,789.91 = 116,095.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,886.10/293,789.91 = 116,095.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,886.10x = 293,789.91 × 116,095.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,886.10x = 34,107,610,999.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,107,610,999.50/212,886.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,215.31

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