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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,806.66, 293,674.08 and 117,311.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,806.66, 293,674.08 and 117,311.26 is: 161,890.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,806.66 : 293,674.08 = 117,311.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,806.66/293,674.08 = 117,311.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,806.66x = 293,674.08 × 117,311.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,806.66x = 34,451,276,354.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,451,276,354.14/212,806.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,890.03

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