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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,209.26, 294,224.18 and 116,409.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,209.26, 294,224.18 and 116,409.37 is: 160,642.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,209.26 : 294,224.18 = 116,409.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,209.26/294,224.18 = 116,409.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,209.26x = 294,224.18 × 116,409.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,209.26x = 34,250,450,988.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,250,450,988.03/213,209.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,642.42

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