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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,518.55, 293,265.08 and 117,007.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,518.55, 293,265.08 and 117,007.40 is: 161,464.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,518.55 : 293,265.08 = 117,007.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,518.55/293,265.08 = 117,007.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,518.55x = 293,265.08 × 117,007.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,518.55x = 34,314,184,521.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,314,184,521.59/212,518.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,464.42

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