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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,519.89, 293,277.42 and 117,026.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,519.89, 293,277.42 and 117,026.35 is: 161,496.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,519.89 : 293,277.42 = 117,026.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,519.89/293,277.42 = 117,026.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,519.89x = 293,277.42 × 117,026.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,519.89x = 34,321,186,000.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,321,186,000.02/212,519.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,496.35

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