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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,802.97, 293,670.14 and 117,313.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,802.97, 293,670.14 and 117,313.08 is: 161,893.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,802.97 : 293,670.14 = 117,313.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,802.97/293,670.14 = 117,313.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,802.97x = 293,670.14 × 117,313.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,802.97x = 34,451,348,627.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,451,348,627.43/212,802.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,893.18

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