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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,040.42, 293,995.57 and 117,547.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,040.42, 293,995.57 and 117,547.12 is: 162,214.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,040.42 : 293,995.57 = 117,547.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,040.42/293,995.57 = 117,547.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,040.42x = 293,995.57 × 117,547.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,040.42x = 34,558,332,546.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,558,332,546.26/213,040.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,214.91

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