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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,741.44, 293,589.36 and 117,254.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,741.44, 293,589.36 and 117,254.32 is: 161,814.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,741.44 : 293,589.36 = 117,254.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,741.44/293,589.36 = 117,254.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,741.44x = 293,589.36 × 117,254.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,741.44x = 34,424,620,766.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,424,620,766.04/212,741.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,814.36

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