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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,519.81, 293,276.85 and 115,722.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,519.81, 293,276.85 and 115,722.15 is: 159,696.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,519.81 : 293,276.85 = 115,722.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,519.81/293,276.85 = 115,722.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,519.81x = 293,276.85 × 115,722.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,519.81x = 33,938,627,627.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,938,627,627.23/212,519.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,696.31

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