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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,754.03, 293,601.92 and 117,260.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,754.03, 293,601.92 and 117,260.73 is: 161,820.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,754.03 : 293,601.92 = 117,260.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,754.03/293,601.92 = 117,260.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,754.03x = 293,601.92 × 117,260.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,754.03x = 34,427,975,468.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,427,975,468.60/212,754.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,820.56

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