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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,720.13, 293,555.79 and 117,230.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,720.13, 293,555.79 and 117,230.31 is: 161,778.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,720.13 : 293,555.79 = 117,230.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,720.13/293,555.79 = 117,230.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,720.13x = 293,555.79 × 117,230.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,720.13x = 34,413,636,263.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,413,636,263.99/212,720.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,778.94

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