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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,795.44, 293,659.72 and 117,305.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,795.44, 293,659.72 and 117,305.55 is: 161,882.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,795.44 : 293,659.72 = 117,305.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,795.44/293,659.72 = 117,305.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,795.44x = 293,659.72 × 117,305.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,795.44x = 34,447,914,674.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,447,914,674.18/212,795.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,882.77

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