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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,726.42, 293,568.62 and 117,239.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,726.42, 293,568.62 and 117,239.27 is: 161,793.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,726.42 : 293,568.62 = 117,239.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,726.42/293,568.62 = 117,239.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,726.42x = 293,568.62 × 117,239.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,726.42x = 34,417,770,851.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,417,770,851.43/212,726.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,793.59

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