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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,801.97, 293,668.76 and 117,312.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,801.97, 293,668.76 and 117,312.08 is: 161,891.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,801.97 : 293,668.76 = 117,312.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,801.97/293,668.76 = 117,312.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,801.97x = 293,668.76 × 117,312.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,801.97x = 34,450,891,011.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,450,891,011.72/212,801.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,891.79

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