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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,719.16, 293,554.42 and 117,229.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,719.16, 293,554.42 and 117,229.24 is: 161,777.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,719.16 : 293,554.42 = 117,229.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,719.16/293,554.42 = 117,229.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,719.16x = 293,554.42 × 117,229.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,719.16x = 34,413,161,555.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,413,161,555.24/212,719.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,777.44

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