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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,523.44, 293,284.28 and 117,030.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,523.44, 293,284.28 and 117,030.52 is: 161,503.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,523.44 : 293,284.28 = 117,030.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,523.44/293,284.28 = 117,030.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,523.44x = 293,284.28 × 117,030.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,523.44x = 34,323,211,796.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,323,211,796.23/212,523.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,503.18

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