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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,943.78, 295,246.92 and 117,151.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,943.78, 295,246.92 and 117,151.72 is: 161,671.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,943.78 : 295,246.92 = 117,151.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,943.78/295,246.92 = 117,151.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,943.78x = 295,246.92 × 117,151.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,943.78x = 34,588,684,203.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,588,684,203.90/213,943.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,671.84

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