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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,544.41, 293,314.04 and 117,058.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,544.41, 293,314.04 and 117,058.16 is: 161,541.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,544.41 : 293,314.04 = 117,058.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,544.41/293,314.04 = 117,058.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,544.41x = 293,314.04 × 117,058.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,544.41x = 34,334,799,772.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,334,799,772.71/212,544.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,541.77

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