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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,647.78, 294,821.93 and 116,832.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,647.78, 294,821.93 and 116,832.42 is: 161,222.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,647.78 : 294,821.93 = 116,832.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,647.78/294,821.93 = 116,832.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,647.78x = 294,821.93 × 116,832.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,647.78x = 34,444,759,843.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,444,759,843.05/213,647.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,222.17

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