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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,782.48, 293,652.96 and 117,288.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,782.48, 293,652.96 and 117,288.96 is: 161,866.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,782.48 : 293,652.96 = 117,288.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,782.48/293,652.96 = 117,288.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,782.48x = 293,652.96 × 117,288.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,782.48x = 34,442,250,279.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,442,250,279.32/212,782.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,866.01

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