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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,775.99, 293,632.86 and 117,286.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,775.99, 293,632.86 and 117,286.12 is: 161,855.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,775.99 : 293,632.86 = 117,286.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,775.99/293,632.86 = 117,286.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,775.99x = 293,632.86 × 117,286.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,775.99x = 34,439,058,853.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,439,058,853.90/212,775.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,855.94

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