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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,774.99, 293,631.48 and 117,285.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,774.99, 293,631.48 and 117,285.12 is: 161,854.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,774.99 : 293,631.48 = 117,285.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,774.99/293,631.48 = 117,285.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,774.99x = 293,631.48 × 117,285.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,774.99x = 34,438,603,367.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,438,603,367.58/212,774.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,854.57

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