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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,727.09, 293,561.91 and 117,233.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,727.09, 293,561.91 and 117,233.91 is: 161,781.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,727.09 : 293,561.91 = 117,233.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,727.09/293,561.91 = 117,233.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,727.09x = 293,561.91 × 117,233.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,727.09x = 34,415,410,536.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,415,410,536.37/212,727.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,781.98

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