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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,725.43, 293,567.25 and 117,238.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,725.43, 293,567.25 and 117,238.27 is: 161,792.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,725.43 : 293,567.25 = 117,238.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,725.43/293,567.25 = 117,238.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,725.43x = 293,567.25 × 117,238.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,725.43x = 34,417,316,518.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,417,316,518.66/212,725.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,792.21

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