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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,792.08, 293,646.12 and 117,297.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,792.08, 293,646.12 and 117,297.04 is: 161,866.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,792.08 : 293,646.12 = 117,297.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,792.08/293,646.12 = 117,297.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,792.08x = 293,646.12 × 117,297.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,792.08x = 34,443,820,683.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,443,820,683.48/212,792.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,866.08

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