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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,479.23, 293,221.38 and 115,683.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,479.23, 293,221.38 and 115,683.09 is: 159,642.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,479.23 : 293,221.38 = 115,683.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,479.23/293,221.38 = 115,683.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,479.23x = 293,221.38 × 115,683.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,479.23x = 33,920,755,292.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,920,755,292.46/212,479.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,642.69

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