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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,726.97, 293,557.81 and 115,933.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,726.97, 293,557.81 and 115,933.31 is: 159,985.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,726.97 : 293,557.81 = 115,933.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,726.97/293,557.81 = 115,933.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,726.97x = 293,557.81 × 115,933.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,726.97x = 34,033,129,801.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,033,129,801.51/212,726.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,985.03

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