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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,588.93, 293,372.68 and 117,095.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,588.93, 293,372.68 and 117,095.62 is: 161,591.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,588.93 : 293,372.68 = 117,095.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,588.93/293,372.68 = 117,095.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,588.93x = 293,372.68 × 117,095.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,588.93x = 34,352,655,855.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,352,655,855.66/212,588.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,591.93

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