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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,977.25, 293,908.60 and 117,483.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,977.25, 293,908.60 and 117,483.92 is: 162,127.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,977.25 : 293,908.60 = 117,483.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,977.25/293,908.60 = 117,483.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,977.25x = 293,908.60 × 117,483.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,977.25x = 34,529,534,229.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,529,534,229.18/212,977.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,127.81

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