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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,158.96, 294,159.42 and 117,665.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,158.96, 294,159.42 and 117,665.72 is: 162,378.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,158.96 : 294,159.42 = 117,665.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,158.96/294,159.42 = 117,665.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,158.96x = 294,159.42 × 117,665.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,158.96x = 34,612,479,949.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,612,479,949.08/213,158.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,378.72

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