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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,542.52, 293,308.70 and 117,048.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,542.52, 293,308.70 and 117,048.38 is: 161,526.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,542.52 : 293,308.70 = 117,048.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,542.52/293,308.70 = 117,048.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,542.52x = 293,308.70 × 117,048.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,542.52x = 34,331,306,123.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,331,306,123.12/212,542.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,526.77

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