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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,007.32, 293,948.46 and 117,518.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,007.32, 293,948.46 and 117,518.04 is: 162,173.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,007.32 : 293,948.46 = 117,518.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,007.32/293,948.46 = 117,518.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,007.32x = 293,948.46 × 117,518.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,007.32x = 34,544,246,880.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,544,246,880.22/213,007.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,173.99

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