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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,921.34, 293,827.95 and 117,436.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,921.34, 293,827.95 and 117,436.92 is: 162,061.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,921.34 : 293,827.95 = 117,436.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,921.34/293,827.95 = 117,436.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,921.34x = 293,827.95 × 117,436.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,921.34x = 34,506,249,457.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,506,249,457.91/212,921.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,061.02

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