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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,039.67, 292,617.06 and 115,243.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,039.67, 292,617.06 and 115,243.59 is: 159,037.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,039.67 : 292,617.06 = 115,243.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,039.67/292,617.06 = 115,243.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,039.67x = 292,617.06 × 115,243.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,039.67x = 33,722,240,489.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,722,240,489.65/212,039.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,037.41

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