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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,602.08, 293,377.68 and 117,103.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,602.08, 293,377.68 and 117,103.44 is: 161,595.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,602.08 : 293,377.68 = 117,103.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,602.08/293,377.68 = 117,103.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,602.08x = 293,377.68 × 117,103.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,602.08x = 34,355,535,547.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,355,535,547.22/212,602.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,595.48

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