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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,708.63, 293,536.64 and 115,912.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,708.63, 293,536.64 and 115,912.28 is: 159,958.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,708.63 : 293,536.64 = 115,912.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,708.63/293,536.64 = 115,912.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,708.63x = 293,536.64 × 115,912.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,708.63x = 34,024,500,028.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,024,500,028.04/212,708.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,958.25

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