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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,196.58, 292,833.24 and 115,401.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,196.58, 292,833.24 and 115,401.35 is: 159,254.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,196.58 : 292,833.24 = 115,401.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,196.58/292,833.24 = 115,401.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,196.58x = 292,833.24 × 115,401.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,196.58x = 33,793,350,643.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,793,350,643.87/212,196.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,254.93

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