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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,588.36, 294,753.86 and 116,795

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,588.36, 294,753.86 and 116,795 is: 161,178.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,588.36 : 294,753.86 = 116,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,588.36/294,753.86 = 116,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,588.36x = 294,753.86 × 116,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,588.36x = 34,425,777,078.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,425,777,078.70/213,588.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,178.15

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