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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,416.79, 293,141.39 and 115,626.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,416.79, 293,141.39 and 115,626.95 is: 159,568.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,416.79 : 293,141.39 = 115,626.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,416.79/293,141.39 = 115,626.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,416.79x = 293,141.39 × 115,626.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,416.79x = 33,895,045,866.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,895,045,866.38/212,416.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,568.59

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