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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,537.68, 293,303.92 and 117,044.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,537.68, 293,303.92 and 117,044.76 is: 161,522.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,537.68 : 293,303.92 = 117,044.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,537.68/293,303.92 = 117,044.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,537.68x = 293,303.92 × 117,044.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,537.68x = 34,329,686,923.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,329,686,923.46/212,537.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,522.83

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