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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,034.70, 292,602.89 and 115,236.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,034.70, 292,602.89 and 115,236.26 is: 159,023.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,034.70 : 292,602.89 = 115,236.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,034.70/292,602.89 = 115,236.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,034.70x = 292,602.89 × 115,236.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,034.70x = 33,718,462,708.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,718,462,708.79/212,034.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,023.32

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