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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,806.16, 293,673.39 and 117,310.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,806.16, 293,673.39 and 117,310.76 is: 161,889.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,806.16 : 293,673.39 = 117,310.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,806.16/293,673.39 = 117,310.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,806.16x = 293,673.39 × 117,310.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,806.16x = 34,451,048,572.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,451,048,572.68/212,806.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,889.34

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