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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,747.97, 293,591.56 and 117,254.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,747.97, 293,591.56 and 117,254.64 is: 161,811.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,747.97 : 293,591.56 = 117,254.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,747.97/293,591.56 = 117,254.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,747.97x = 293,591.56 × 117,254.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,747.97x = 34,424,972,674.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,424,972,674.84/212,747.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,811.05

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