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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,712.15, 293,536.94 and 115,913.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,712.15, 293,536.94 and 115,913.91 is: 159,958.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,712.15 : 293,536.94 = 115,913.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,712.15/293,536.94 = 115,913.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,712.15x = 293,536.94 × 115,913.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,712.15x = 34,025,013,865.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,025,013,865.27/212,712.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,958.02

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