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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,995.58, 293,931.59 and 116,200.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,995.58, 293,931.59 and 116,200.98 is: 160,356.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,995.58 : 293,931.59 = 116,200.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,995.58/293,931.59 = 116,200.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,995.58x = 293,931.59 × 116,200.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,995.58x = 34,155,138,229.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,155,138,229.95/212,995.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,356.09

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