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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,920.59, 293,826.92 and 117,436.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,920.59, 293,826.92 and 117,436.17 is: 162,059.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,920.59 : 293,826.92 = 117,436.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,920.59/293,826.92 = 117,436.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,920.59x = 293,826.92 × 117,436.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,920.59x = 34,505,907,540.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,505,907,540.52/212,920.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,059.98

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