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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,771.62, 293,626.81 and 117,281.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,771.62, 293,626.81 and 117,281.73 is: 161,849.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,771.62 : 293,626.81 = 117,281.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,771.62/293,626.81 = 117,281.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,771.62x = 293,626.81 × 117,281.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,771.62x = 34,437,061,498.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,437,061,498.88/212,771.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,849.88

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