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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,524.13, 293,283.32 and 117,030.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,524.13, 293,283.32 and 117,030.62 is: 161,502.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,524.13 : 293,283.32 = 117,030.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,524.13/293,283.32 = 117,030.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,524.13x = 293,283.32 × 117,030.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,524.13x = 34,323,126,723.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,323,126,723.69/212,524.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,502.26

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