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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,867.81, 293,742.55 and 117,372.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,867.81, 293,742.55 and 117,372.47 is: 161,965.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,867.81 : 293,742.55 = 117,372.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,867.81/293,742.55 = 117,372.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,867.81x = 293,742.55 × 117,372.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,867.81x = 34,477,286,875.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,477,286,875.45/212,867.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,965.72

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