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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,495.83, 293,244.57 and 117,002.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,495.83, 293,244.57 and 117,002.81 is: 161,464.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,495.83 : 293,244.57 = 117,002.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,495.83/293,244.57 = 117,002.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,495.83x = 293,244.57 × 117,002.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,495.83x = 34,310,439,440.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,310,439,440.35/212,495.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,464.06

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