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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,954.97, 293,872.71 and 117,459.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,954.97, 293,872.71 and 117,459.62 is: 162,091.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,954.97 : 293,872.71 = 117,459.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,954.97/293,872.71 = 117,459.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,954.97x = 293,872.71 × 117,459.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,954.97x = 34,518,176,844.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,518,176,844.97/212,954.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,091.44

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