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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,816.81, 293,689.15 and 117,326.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,816.81, 293,689.15 and 117,326.92 is: 161,912.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,816.81 : 293,689.15 = 117,326.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,816.81/293,689.15 = 117,326.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,816.81x = 293,689.15 × 117,326.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,816.81x = 34,457,643,406.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,457,643,406.92/212,816.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,912.23

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