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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,039.34, 292,616.52 and 115,243.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,039.34, 292,616.52 and 115,243.17 is: 159,036.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,039.34 : 292,616.52 = 115,243.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,039.34/292,616.52 = 115,243.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,039.34x = 292,616.52 × 115,243.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,039.34x = 33,722,055,359.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,722,055,359.17/212,039.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,036.79

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