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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,541.19, 293,302.38 and 117,048.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,541.19, 293,302.38 and 117,048.67 is: 161,524.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,541.19 : 293,302.38 = 117,048.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,541.19/293,302.38 = 117,048.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,541.19x = 293,302.38 × 117,048.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,541.19x = 34,330,653,192.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,330,653,192.51/212,541.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,524.71

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