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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,116.64, 292,726.73 and 115,327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,116.64, 292,726.73 and 115,327 is: 159,154.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,116.64 : 292,726.73 = 115,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,116.64/292,726.73 = 115,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,116.64x = 292,726.73 × 115,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,116.64x = 33,759,295,014.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,759,295,014.08/212,116.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,154.40

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