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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,755.14, 293,601.21 and 117,261.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,755.14, 293,601.21 and 117,261.81 is: 161,820.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,755.14 : 293,601.21 = 117,261.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,755.14/293,601.21 = 117,261.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,755.14x = 293,601.21 × 117,261.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,755.14x = 34,428,208,863.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,428,208,863.06/212,755.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,820.81

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