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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,807.52, 293,673.33 and 117,313.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,807.52, 293,673.33 and 117,313.92 is: 161,892.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,807.52 : 293,673.33 = 117,313.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,807.52/293,673.33 = 117,313.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,807.52x = 293,673.33 × 117,313.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,807.52x = 34,451,969,541.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,451,969,541.75/212,807.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,892.63

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