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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,727.02, 293,563.34 and 115,930.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,727.02, 293,563.34 and 115,930.91 is: 159,984.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,727.02 : 293,563.34 = 115,930.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,727.02/293,563.34 = 115,930.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,727.02x = 293,563.34 × 115,930.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,727.02x = 34,033,063,101.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,033,063,101.37/212,727.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,984.68

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