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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,614.34, 293,396.99 and 117,118.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,614.34, 293,396.99 and 117,118.98 is: 161,618.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,614.34 : 293,396.99 = 117,118.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,614.34/293,396.99 = 117,118.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,614.34x = 293,396.99 × 117,118.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,614.34x = 34,362,355,618.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,362,355,618.28/212,614.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,618.24

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