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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,710.06, 293,552.94 and 117,216.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,710.06, 293,552.94 and 117,216.73 is: 161,766.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,710.06 : 293,552.94 = 117,216.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,710.06/293,552.94 = 117,216.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,710.06x = 293,552.94 × 117,216.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,710.06x = 34,409,315,708.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,409,315,708.69/212,710.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,766.28

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