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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,727.16, 293,562.00 and 117,233.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,727.16, 293,562.00 and 117,233.93 is: 161,782.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,727.16 : 293,562.00 = 117,233.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,727.16/293,562.00 = 117,233.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,727.16x = 293,562.00 × 117,233.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,727.16x = 34,415,426,517.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,415,426,517.84/212,727.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,782.01

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