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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,540.76, 293,309.91 and 117,046.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,540.76, 293,309.91 and 117,046.62 is: 161,526.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,540.76 : 293,309.91 = 117,046.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,540.76/293,309.91 = 117,046.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,540.76x = 293,309.91 × 117,046.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,540.76x = 34,330,933,578.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,330,933,578.00/212,540.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,526.35

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