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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,522.64, 293,281.68 and 117,029.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,522.64, 293,281.68 and 117,029.52 is: 161,500.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,522.64 : 293,281.68 = 117,029.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,522.64/293,281.68 = 117,029.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,522.64x = 293,281.68 × 117,029.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,522.64x = 34,322,614,235.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,322,614,235.19/212,522.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,500.98

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