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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,031.16, 293,983.94 and 117,537.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,031.16, 293,983.94 and 117,537.80 is: 162,202.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,031.16 : 293,983.94 = 117,537.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,031.16/293,983.94 = 117,537.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,031.16x = 293,983.94 × 117,537.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,031.16x = 34,554,225,542.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,554,225,542.93/213,031.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,202.68

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