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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,588.05, 293,371.47 and 117,094.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,588.05, 293,371.47 and 117,094.74 is: 161,590.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,588.05 : 293,371.47 = 117,094.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,588.05/293,371.47 = 117,094.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,588.05x = 293,371.47 × 117,094.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,588.05x = 34,352,256,003.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,352,256,003.07/212,588.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,590.72

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