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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,055.91, 294,016.82 and 117,562.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,055.91, 294,016.82 and 117,562.52 is: 162,236.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,055.91 : 294,016.82 = 117,562.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,055.91/294,016.82 = 117,562.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,055.91x = 294,016.82 × 117,562.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,055.91x = 34,565,358,428.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,565,358,428.82/213,055.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,236.09

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