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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,114.98, 292,719.63 and 115,319.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,114.98, 292,719.63 and 115,319.78 is: 159,141.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,114.98 : 292,719.63 = 115,319.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,114.98/292,719.63 = 115,319.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,114.98x = 292,719.63 × 115,319.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,114.98x = 33,756,363,333.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,756,363,333.28/212,114.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,141.82

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