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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,278.32, 294,324.24 and 116,483.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,278.32, 294,324.24 and 116,483.50 is: 160,747.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,278.32 : 294,324.24 = 116,483.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,278.32/294,324.24 = 116,483.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,278.32x = 294,324.24 × 116,483.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,278.32x = 34,283,917,610.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,283,917,610.04/213,278.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,747.32

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