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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,720.41, 293,560.31 and 117,233.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,720.41, 293,560.31 and 117,233.25 is: 161,785.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,720.41 : 293,560.31 = 117,233.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,720.41/293,560.31 = 117,233.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,720.41x = 293,560.31 × 117,233.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,720.41x = 34,415,028,626.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,415,028,626.14/212,720.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,785.27

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