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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,825.14, 293,700.70 and 117,335.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,825.14, 293,700.70 and 117,335.25 is: 161,923.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,825.14 : 293,700.70 = 117,335.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,825.14/293,700.70 = 117,335.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,825.14x = 293,700.70 × 117,335.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,825.14x = 34,461,445,206.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,461,445,206.34/212,825.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,923.75

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