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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,961.96, 293,876.91 and 117,466.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,961.96, 293,876.91 and 117,466.20 is: 162,097.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,961.96 : 293,876.91 = 117,466.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,961.96/293,876.91 = 117,466.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,961.96x = 293,876.91 × 117,466.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,961.96x = 34,520,603,885.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,520,603,885.44/212,961.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,097.51

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