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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,782.13, 293,641.35 and 117,292.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,782.13, 293,641.35 and 117,292.23 is: 161,864.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,782.13 : 293,641.35 = 117,292.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,782.13/293,641.35 = 117,292.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,782.13x = 293,641.35 × 117,292.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,782.13x = 34,441,848,761.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,441,848,761.71/212,782.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,864.39

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