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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,811.99, 293,682.51 and 117,322.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,811.99, 293,682.51 and 117,322.11 is: 161,905.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,811.99 : 293,682.51 = 117,322.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,811.99/293,682.51 = 117,322.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,811.99x = 293,682.51 × 117,322.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,811.99x = 34,455,451,743.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,455,451,743.30/212,811.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,905.59

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