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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,009.12, 293,953.58 and 117,515.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,009.12, 293,953.58 and 117,515.79 is: 162,172.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,009.12 : 293,953.58 = 117,515.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,009.12/293,953.58 = 117,515.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,009.12x = 293,953.58 × 117,515.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,009.12x = 34,544,187,177.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,544,187,177.03/213,009.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,172.34

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