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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,732.61, 293,565.24 and 117,239.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,732.61, 293,565.24 and 117,239.28 is: 161,787.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,732.61 : 293,565.24 = 117,239.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,732.61/293,565.24 = 117,239.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,732.61x = 293,565.24 × 117,239.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,732.61x = 34,417,377,370.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,417,377,370.63/212,732.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,787.03

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