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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,544.34, 293,307.65 and 117,059.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,544.34, 293,307.65 and 117,059.92 is: 161,540.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,544.34 : 293,307.65 = 117,059.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,544.34/293,307.65 = 117,059.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,544.34x = 293,307.65 × 117,059.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,544.34x = 34,334,569,459.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,334,569,459.09/212,544.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,540.74

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