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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,545.22, 293,314.37 and 117,052.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,545.22, 293,314.37 and 117,052.29 is: 161,533.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,545.22 : 293,314.37 = 117,052.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,545.22/293,314.37 = 117,052.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,545.22x = 293,314.37 × 117,052.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,545.22x = 34,333,118,113.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,333,118,113.15/212,545.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,533.24

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