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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,899.76, 293,795.88 and 117,404.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,899.76, 293,795.88 and 117,404.72 is: 162,015.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,899.76 : 293,795.88 = 117,404.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,899.76/293,795.88 = 117,404.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,899.76x = 293,795.88 × 117,404.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,899.76x = 34,493,023,028.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,493,023,028.55/212,899.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,015.32

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