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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,003.72, 293,946.17 and 117,510.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,003.72, 293,946.17 and 117,510.39 is: 162,164.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,003.72 : 293,946.17 = 117,510.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,003.72/293,946.17 = 117,510.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,003.72x = 293,946.17 × 117,510.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,003.72x = 34,541,728,488.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,541,728,488.15/213,003.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,164.91

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