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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,005.62, 293,948.75 and 117,512.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,005.62, 293,948.75 and 117,512.29 is: 162,167.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,005.62 : 293,948.75 = 117,512.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,005.62/293,948.75 = 117,512.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,005.62x = 293,948.75 × 117,512.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,005.62x = 34,542,588,697.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,542,588,697.83/213,005.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,167.50

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