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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,729.82, 293,567.19 and 115,933.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,729.82, 293,567.19 and 115,933.68 is: 159,988.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,729.82 : 293,567.19 = 115,933.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,729.82/293,567.19 = 115,933.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,729.82x = 293,567.19 × 115,933.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,729.82x = 34,034,324,663.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,034,324,663.96/212,729.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,988.50

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