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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,954.72, 293,872.37 and 117,459.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,954.72, 293,872.37 and 117,459.37 is: 162,091.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,954.72 : 293,872.37 = 117,459.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,954.72/293,872.37 = 117,459.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,954.72x = 293,872.37 × 117,459.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,954.72x = 34,518,061,383.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,518,061,383.95/212,954.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,091.08

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