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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,524.44, 293,285.66 and 117,031.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,524.44, 293,285.66 and 117,031.52 is: 161,504.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,524.44 : 293,285.66 = 117,031.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,524.44/293,285.66 = 117,031.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,524.44x = 293,285.66 × 117,031.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,524.44x = 34,323,666,584.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,323,666,584.00/212,524.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,504.56

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