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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,996.72, 293,935.07 and 116,200.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,996.72, 293,935.07 and 116,200.58 is: 160,356.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,996.72 : 293,935.07 = 116,200.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,996.72/293,935.07 = 116,200.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,996.72x = 293,935.07 × 116,200.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,996.72x = 34,155,425,616.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,155,425,616.34/212,996.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,356.58

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