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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,802.74, 293,669.84 and 117,312.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,802.74, 293,669.84 and 117,312.88 is: 161,892.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,802.74 : 293,669.84 = 117,312.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,802.74/293,669.84 = 117,312.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,802.74x = 293,669.84 × 117,312.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,802.74x = 34,451,254,699.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,451,254,699.54/212,802.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,892.91

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