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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,989.57, 293,923.96 and 117,500.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,989.57, 293,923.96 and 117,500.29 is: 162,149.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,989.57 : 293,923.96 = 117,500.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,989.57/293,923.96 = 117,500.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,989.57x = 293,923.96 × 117,500.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,989.57x = 34,536,150,537.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,536,150,537.95/212,989.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,149.49

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