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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,751.23, 293,598.47 and 117,258.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,751.23, 293,598.47 and 117,258.17 is: 161,817.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,751.23 : 293,598.47 = 117,258.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,751.23/293,598.47 = 117,258.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,751.23x = 293,598.47 × 117,258.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,751.23x = 34,426,818,132.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,426,818,132.15/212,751.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,817.25

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