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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,569.21, 293,343.68 and 117,073.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,569.21, 293,343.68 and 117,073.87 is: 161,560.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,569.21 : 293,343.68 = 117,073.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,569.21/293,343.68 = 117,073.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,569.21x = 293,343.68 × 117,073.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,569.21x = 34,342,879,272.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,342,879,272.27/212,569.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,560.93

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