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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,538.52, 293,303.22 and 117,044.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,538.52, 293,303.22 and 117,044.92 is: 161,522.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,538.52 : 293,303.22 = 117,044.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,538.52/293,303.22 = 117,044.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,538.52x = 293,303.22 × 117,044.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,538.52x = 34,329,651,920.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,329,651,920.64/212,538.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,522.02

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