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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,008.22, 293,952.51 and 117,514.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,008.22, 293,952.51 and 117,514.98 is: 162,171.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,008.22 : 293,952.51 = 117,514.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,008.22/293,952.51 = 117,514.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,008.22x = 293,952.51 × 117,514.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,008.22x = 34,543,823,333.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,543,823,333.60/213,008.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,171.32

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