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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,770.41, 293,619.66 and 117,285.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,770.41, 293,619.66 and 117,285.99 is: 161,852.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,770.41 : 293,619.66 = 117,285.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,770.41/293,619.66 = 117,285.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,770.41x = 293,619.66 × 117,285.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,770.41x = 34,437,470,452.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,437,470,452.04/212,770.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,852.73

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