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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,548.59, 293,313.51 and 117,064.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,548.59, 293,313.51 and 117,064.17 is: 161,546.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,548.59 : 293,313.51 = 117,064.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,548.59/293,313.51 = 117,064.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,548.59x = 293,313.51 × 117,064.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,548.59x = 34,336,502,597.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,336,502,597.94/212,548.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,546.60

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