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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,591.74, 293,377.39 and 117,098.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,591.74, 293,377.39 and 117,098.21 is: 161,595.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,591.74 : 293,377.39 = 117,098.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,591.74/293,377.39 = 117,098.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,591.74x = 293,377.39 × 117,098.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,591.74x = 34,353,966,672.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,353,966,672.60/212,591.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,595.96

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