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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,513.46, 293,270.52 and 117,023.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,513.46, 293,270.52 and 117,023.58 is: 161,493.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,513.46 : 293,270.52 = 117,023.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,513.46/293,270.52 = 117,023.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,513.46x = 293,270.52 × 117,023.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,513.46x = 34,319,566,158.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,319,566,158.86/212,513.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,493.61

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