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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,506.08, 293,264.84 and 117,016.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,506.08, 293,264.84 and 117,016.20 is: 161,485.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,506.08 : 293,264.84 = 117,016.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,506.08/293,264.84 = 117,016.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,506.08x = 293,264.84 × 117,016.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,506.08x = 34,316,737,170.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,316,737,170.41/212,506.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,485.91

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