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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,082.19, 292,679.02 and 115,292.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,082.19, 292,679.02 and 115,292.55 is: 159,106.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,082.19 : 292,679.02 = 115,292.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,082.19/292,679.02 = 115,292.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,082.19x = 292,679.02 × 115,292.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,082.19x = 33,743,710,547.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,743,710,547.30/212,082.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,106.76

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