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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,808.66, 293,676.84 and 117,313.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,808.66, 293,676.84 and 117,313.26 is: 161,892.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,808.66 : 293,676.84 = 117,313.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,808.66/293,676.84 = 117,313.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,808.66x = 293,676.84 × 117,313.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,808.66x = 34,452,187,486.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,452,187,486.90/212,808.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,892.79

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