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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,676.31, 293,506.41 and 117,182.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,676.31, 293,506.41 and 117,182.98 is: 161,719.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,676.31 : 293,506.41 = 117,182.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,676.31/293,506.41 = 117,182.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,676.31x = 293,506.41 × 117,182.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,676.31x = 34,393,955,772.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,393,955,772.90/212,676.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,719.73

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