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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,979.18, 293,911.29 and 117,486.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,979.18, 293,911.29 and 117,486.12 is: 162,130.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,979.18 : 293,911.29 = 117,486.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,979.18/293,911.29 = 117,486.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,979.18x = 293,911.29 × 117,486.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,979.18x = 34,530,497,086.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,530,497,086.29/212,979.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,130.86

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