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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,741.66, 293,581.98 and 117,248.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,741.66, 293,581.98 and 117,248.46 is: 161,802.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,741.66 : 293,581.98 = 117,248.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,741.66/293,581.98 = 117,248.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,741.66x = 293,581.98 × 117,248.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,741.66x = 34,422,035,038.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,422,035,038.75/212,741.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,802.05

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