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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,827.68, 293,709.24 and 117,338.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,827.68, 293,709.24 and 117,338.04 is: 161,930.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,827.68 : 293,709.24 = 117,338.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,827.68/293,709.24 = 117,338.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,827.68x = 293,709.24 × 117,338.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,827.68x = 34,463,266,551.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,463,266,551.49/212,827.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,930.38

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