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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,910.09, 293,812.41 and 117,425.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,910.09, 293,812.41 and 117,425.67 is: 162,045.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,910.09 : 293,812.41 = 117,425.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,910.09/293,812.41 = 117,425.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,910.09x = 293,812.41 × 117,425.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,910.09x = 34,501,119,098.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,501,119,098.56/212,910.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,045.49

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