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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,038.46, 293,992.83 and 117,545.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,038.46, 293,992.83 and 117,545.14 is: 162,212.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,038.46 : 293,992.83 = 117,545.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,038.46/293,992.83 = 117,545.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,038.46x = 293,992.83 × 117,545.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,038.46x = 34,557,428,361.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,557,428,361.35/213,038.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,212.16

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