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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,995.15, 293,928.55 and 117,501.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,995.15, 293,928.55 and 117,501.82 is: 162,149.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,995.15 : 293,928.55 = 117,501.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,995.15/293,928.55 = 117,501.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,995.15x = 293,928.55 × 117,501.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,995.15x = 34,537,139,574.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,537,139,574.96/212,995.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,149.89

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