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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,791.08, 293,638.50 and 117,292.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,791.08, 293,638.50 and 117,292.84 is: 161,856.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,791.08 : 293,638.50 = 117,292.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,791.08/293,638.50 = 117,292.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,791.08x = 293,638.50 × 117,292.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,791.08x = 34,441,693,598.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,441,693,598.34/212,791.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,856.85

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