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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,029.02, 293,996.55 and 117,544.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,029.02, 293,996.55 and 117,544.06 is: 162,219.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,029.02 : 293,996.55 = 117,544.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,029.02/293,996.55 = 117,544.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,029.02x = 293,996.55 × 117,544.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,029.02x = 34,557,548,112.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,557,548,112.99/213,029.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,219.91

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