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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,716.73, 293,545.27 and 115,921.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,716.73, 293,545.27 and 115,921.43 is: 159,969.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,716.73 : 293,545.27 = 115,921.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,716.73/293,545.27 = 115,921.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,716.73x = 293,545.27 × 115,921.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,716.73x = 34,028,186,594.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,028,186,594.05/212,716.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,969.49

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