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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,544.09, 293,307.30 and 117,059.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,544.09, 293,307.30 and 117,059.67 is: 161,540.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,544.09 : 293,307.30 = 117,059.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,544.09/293,307.30 = 117,059.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,544.09x = 293,307.30 × 117,059.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,544.09x = 34,334,455,746.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,334,455,746.59/212,544.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,540.39

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