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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,056.43, 294,005.46 and 117,562.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,056.43, 294,005.46 and 117,562.90 is: 162,229.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,056.43 : 294,005.46 = 117,562.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,056.43/294,005.46 = 117,562.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,056.43x = 294,005.46 × 117,562.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,056.43x = 34,564,134,493.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,564,134,493.43/213,056.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,229.95

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