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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,743.28, 293,573.76 and 117,249.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,743.28, 293,573.76 and 117,249.68 is: 161,797.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,743.28 : 293,573.76 = 117,249.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,743.28/293,573.76 = 117,249.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,743.28x = 293,573.76 × 117,249.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,743.28x = 34,421,429,416.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,421,429,416.40/212,743.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,797.96

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