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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,543.62, 293,323.53 and 117,050.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,543.62, 293,323.53 and 117,050.29 is: 161,536.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,543.62 : 293,323.53 = 117,050.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,543.62/293,323.53 = 117,050.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,543.62x = 293,323.53 × 117,050.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,543.62x = 34,333,604,250.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,333,604,250.32/212,543.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,536.74

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