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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,005.12, 293,948.06 and 117,511.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,005.12, 293,948.06 and 117,511.79 is: 162,166.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,005.12 : 293,948.06 = 117,511.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,005.12/293,948.06 = 117,511.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,005.12x = 293,948.06 × 117,511.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,005.12x = 34,542,360,640.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,542,360,640.33/213,005.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,166.81

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