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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,669.38, 293,483.51 and 117,176.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,669.38, 293,483.51 and 117,176.05 is: 161,702.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,669.38 : 293,483.51 = 117,176.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,669.38/293,483.51 = 117,176.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,669.38x = 293,483.51 × 117,176.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,669.38x = 34,389,238,441.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,389,238,441.94/212,669.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,702.82

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