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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,522.89, 293,281.56 and 117,029.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,522.89, 293,281.56 and 117,029.35 is: 161,500.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,522.89 : 293,281.56 = 117,029.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,522.89/293,281.56 = 117,029.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,522.89x = 293,281.56 × 117,029.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,522.89x = 34,322,550,333.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,322,550,333.79/212,522.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,500.49

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