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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,808.52, 293,674.71 and 117,314.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,808.52, 293,674.71 and 117,314.92 is: 161,894.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,808.52 : 293,674.71 = 117,314.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,808.52/293,674.71 = 117,314.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,808.52x = 293,674.71 × 117,314.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,808.52x = 34,452,425,109.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,452,425,109.67/212,808.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,894.01

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