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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,982.49, 293,916.68 and 116,188.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,982.49, 293,916.68 and 116,188.42 is: 160,340.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,982.49 : 293,916.68 = 116,188.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,982.49/293,916.68 = 116,188.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,982.49x = 293,916.68 × 116,188.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,982.49x = 34,149,714,533.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,149,714,533.72/212,982.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,340.48

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