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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,741.16, 293,584.80 and 117,251.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,741.16, 293,584.80 and 117,251.36 is: 161,807.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,741.16 : 293,584.80 = 117,251.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,741.16/293,584.80 = 117,251.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,741.16x = 293,584.80 × 117,251.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,741.16x = 34,423,217,075.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,423,217,075.33/212,741.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,807.98

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