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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,097.15, 292,690.92 and 115,297.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,097.15, 292,690.92 and 115,297.80 is: 159,109.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,097.15 : 292,690.92 = 115,297.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,097.15/292,690.92 = 115,297.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,097.15x = 292,690.92 × 115,297.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,097.15x = 33,746,619,155.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,746,619,155.98/212,097.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,109.25

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