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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,702.15, 293,529.12 and 117,208.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,702.15, 293,529.12 and 117,208.62 is: 161,747.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,702.15 : 293,529.12 = 117,208.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,702.15/293,529.12 = 117,208.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,702.15x = 293,529.12 × 117,208.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,702.15x = 34,404,142,645.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,404,142,645.48/212,702.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,747.98

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