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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,867.93, 293,742.72 and 117,372.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,867.93, 293,742.72 and 117,372.59 is: 161,965.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,867.93 : 293,742.72 = 117,372.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,867.93/293,742.72 = 117,372.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,867.93x = 293,742.72 × 117,372.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,867.93x = 34,477,343,840.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,477,343,840.04/212,867.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,965.89

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