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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,329.58, 293,005.97 and 115,533.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,329.58, 293,005.97 and 115,533.81 is: 159,431.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,329.58 : 293,005.97 = 115,533.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,329.58/293,005.97 = 115,533.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,329.58x = 293,005.97 × 115,533.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,329.58x = 33,852,095,098.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,852,095,098.35/212,329.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,431.84

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