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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,702.15, 293,530.94 and 117,212.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,702.15, 293,530.94 and 117,212.27 is: 161,754.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,702.15 : 293,530.94 = 117,212.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,702.15/293,530.94 = 117,212.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,702.15x = 293,530.94 × 117,212.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,702.15x = 34,405,426,178.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,405,426,178.46/212,702.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,754.01

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