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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,910.12, 293,809.68 and 117,416.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,910.12, 293,809.68 and 117,416.79 is: 162,031.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,910.12 : 293,809.68 = 117,416.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,910.12/293,809.68 = 117,416.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,910.12x = 293,809.68 × 117,416.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,910.12x = 34,498,189,496.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,498,189,496.53/212,910.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,031.70

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