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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,864.26, 293,754.72 and 117,374.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,864.26, 293,754.72 and 117,374.44 is: 161,977.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,864.26 : 293,754.72 = 117,374.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,864.26/293,754.72 = 117,374.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,864.26x = 293,754.72 × 117,374.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,864.26x = 34,479,295,757.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,479,295,757.36/212,864.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,977.85

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