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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,702.67, 293,535.97 and 117,215.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,702.67, 293,535.97 and 117,215.55 is: 161,760.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,702.67 : 293,535.97 = 117,215.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,702.67/293,535.97 = 117,215.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,702.67x = 293,535.97 × 117,215.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,702.67x = 34,406,979,875.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,406,979,875.29/212,702.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,760.92

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