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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,670.94, 293,498.96 and 117,177.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,670.94, 293,498.96 and 117,177.61 is: 161,712.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,670.94 : 293,498.96 = 117,177.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,670.94/293,498.96 = 117,177.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,670.94x = 293,498.96 × 117,177.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,670.94x = 34,391,504,616.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,391,504,616.90/212,670.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,712.29

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