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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,591.96, 293,373.40 and 117,107.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,591.96, 293,373.40 and 117,107.56 is: 161,606.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,591.96 : 293,373.40 = 117,107.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,591.96/293,373.40 = 117,107.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,591.96x = 293,373.40 × 117,107.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,591.96x = 34,356,243,042.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,356,243,042.90/212,591.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,606.50

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