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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,947.98, 293,844.87 and 117,448.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,947.98, 293,844.87 and 117,448.62 is: 162,066.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,947.98 : 293,844.87 = 117,448.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,947.98/293,844.87 = 117,448.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,947.98x = 293,844.87 × 117,448.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,947.98x = 34,511,674,475.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,511,674,475.58/212,947.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,066.22

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