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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,773.08, 293,613.50 and 117,274.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,773.08, 293,613.50 and 117,274.52 is: 161,831.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,773.08 : 293,613.50 = 117,274.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,773.08/293,613.50 = 117,274.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,773.08x = 293,613.50 × 117,274.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,773.08x = 34,433,382,278.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,433,382,278.02/212,773.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,831.48

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