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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,028.59, 293,985.61 and 117,541.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,028.59, 293,985.61 and 117,541.44 is: 162,210.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,028.59 : 293,985.61 = 117,541.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,028.59/293,985.61 = 117,541.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,028.59x = 293,985.61 × 117,541.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,028.59x = 34,555,491,644.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,555,491,644.82/213,028.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,210.58

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