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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,808.99, 293,678.37 and 117,319.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,808.99, 293,678.37 and 117,319.10 is: 161,901.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,808.99 : 293,678.37 = 117,319.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,808.99/293,678.37 = 117,319.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,808.99x = 293,678.37 × 117,319.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,808.99x = 34,454,080,589.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,454,080,589.48/212,808.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,901.43

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