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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,729.41, 293,565.10 and 117,236.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,729.41, 293,565.10 and 117,236.19 is: 161,785.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,729.41 : 293,565.10 = 117,236.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,729.41/293,565.10 = 117,236.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,729.41x = 293,565.10 × 117,236.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,729.41x = 34,416,453,254.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,416,453,254.79/212,729.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,785.12

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