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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,500.92, 293,257.72 and 117,011.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,500.92, 293,257.72 and 117,011.03 is: 161,478.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,500.92 : 293,257.72 = 117,011.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,500.92/293,257.72 = 117,011.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,500.92x = 293,257.72 × 117,011.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,500.92x = 34,314,388,752.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,314,388,752.06/212,500.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,478.78

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