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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,588.51, 293,385.45 and 117,095.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,588.51, 293,385.45 and 117,095.18 is: 161,598.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,588.51 : 293,385.45 = 117,095.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,588.51/293,385.45 = 117,095.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,588.51x = 293,385.45 × 117,095.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,588.51x = 34,354,022,077.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,354,022,077.13/212,588.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,598.68

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