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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,040.67, 292,618.44 and 115,244.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,040.67, 292,618.44 and 115,244.59 is: 159,038.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,040.67 : 292,618.44 = 115,244.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,040.67/292,618.44 = 115,244.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,040.67x = 292,618.44 × 115,244.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,040.67x = 33,722,692,144.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,722,692,144.24/212,040.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,038.79

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