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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,553.68, 293,313.84 and 117,064.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,553.68, 293,313.84 and 117,064.40 is: 161,543.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,553.68 : 293,313.84 = 117,064.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,553.68/293,313.84 = 117,064.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,553.68x = 293,313.84 × 117,064.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,553.68x = 34,336,608,691.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,336,608,691.30/212,553.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,543.23

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