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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,182.08, 294,189.37 and 117,686.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,182.08, 294,189.37 and 117,686.72 is: 162,406.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,182.08 : 294,189.37 = 117,686.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,182.08/294,189.37 = 117,686.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,182.08x = 294,189.37 × 117,686.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,182.08x = 34,622,182,455.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,622,182,455.42/213,182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,406.63

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