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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,737.11, 293,571.45 and 117,243.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,737.11, 293,571.45 and 117,243.78 is: 161,793.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,737.11 : 293,571.45 = 117,243.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,737.11/293,571.45 = 117,243.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,737.11x = 293,571.45 × 117,243.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,737.11x = 34,419,426,498.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,419,426,498.08/212,737.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,793.24

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