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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,027.12, 293,980.83 and 117,533.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,027.12, 293,980.83 and 117,533.76 is: 162,198.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,027.12 : 293,980.83 = 117,533.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,027.12/293,980.83 = 117,533.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,027.12x = 293,980.83 × 117,533.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,027.12x = 34,552,672,317.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,552,672,317.82/213,027.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,198.47

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