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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,332.58, 293,010.11 and 115,536.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,332.58, 293,010.11 and 115,536.81 is: 159,435.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,332.58 : 293,010.11 = 115,536.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,332.58/293,010.11 = 115,536.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,332.58x = 293,010.11 × 115,536.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,332.58x = 33,853,453,407.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,853,453,407.15/212,332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,435.98

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