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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,507.28, 293,259.36 and 117,014.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,507.28, 293,259.36 and 117,014.16 is: 161,479.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,507.28 : 293,259.36 = 117,014.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,507.28/293,259.36 = 117,014.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,507.28x = 293,259.36 × 117,014.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,507.28x = 34,315,497,672.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,315,497,672.54/212,507.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,479.16

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