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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,716.08, 293,548.73 and 115,920.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,716.08, 293,548.73 and 115,920.68 is: 159,970.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,716.08 : 293,548.73 = 115,920.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,716.08/293,548.73 = 115,920.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,716.08x = 293,548.73 × 115,920.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,716.08x = 34,028,366,347.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,028,366,347.39/212,716.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,970.82

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