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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,171.83, 294,175.69 and 117,678.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,171.83, 294,175.69 and 117,678.50 is: 162,395.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,171.83 : 294,175.69 = 117,678.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,171.83/294,175.69 = 117,678.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,171.83x = 294,175.69 × 117,678.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,171.83x = 34,618,152,170.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,618,152,170.59/213,171.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,395.53

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