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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,727.06, 293,563.44 and 117,232.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,727.06, 293,563.44 and 117,232.92 is: 161,781.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,727.06 : 293,563.44 = 117,232.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,727.06/293,563.44 = 117,232.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,727.06x = 293,563.44 × 117,232.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,727.06x = 34,415,299,276.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,415,299,276.44/212,727.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,781.48

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