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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,968.48, 293,894.88 and 117,473.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,968.48, 293,894.88 and 117,473.12 is: 162,112.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,968.48 : 293,894.88 = 117,473.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,968.48/293,894.88 = 117,473.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,968.48x = 293,894.88 × 117,473.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,968.48x = 34,524,748,505.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,524,748,505.63/212,968.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,112.01

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