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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,897.76, 293,793.12 and 117,402.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,897.76, 293,793.12 and 117,402.72 is: 162,012.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,897.76 : 293,793.12 = 117,402.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,897.76/293,793.12 = 117,402.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,897.76x = 293,793.12 × 117,402.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,897.76x = 34,492,111,405.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,492,111,405.29/212,897.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,012.56

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