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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,728.21, 293,564.99 and 115,932.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,728.21, 293,564.99 and 115,932.10 is: 159,986.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,728.21 : 293,564.99 = 115,932.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,728.21/293,564.99 = 115,932.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,728.21x = 293,564.99 × 115,932.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,728.21x = 34,033,605,777.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,033,605,777.18/212,728.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,986.33

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