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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,735.67, 293,588.76 and 117,251.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,735.67, 293,588.76 and 117,251.25 is: 161,814.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,735.67 : 293,588.76 = 117,251.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,735.67/293,588.76 = 117,251.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,735.67x = 293,588.76 × 117,251.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,735.67x = 34,423,649,095.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,423,649,095.95/212,735.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,814.19

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