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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,890.32, 293,784.66 and 116,095.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,890.32, 293,784.66 and 116,095.32 is: 160,209.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,890.32 : 293,784.66 = 116,095.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,890.32/293,784.66 = 116,095.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,890.32x = 293,784.66 × 116,095.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,890.32x = 34,107,024,113.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,107,024,113.79/212,890.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,209.37

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