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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,730.25, 293,563.81 and 115,934.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,730.25, 293,563.81 and 115,934.88 is: 159,987.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,730.25 : 293,563.81 = 115,934.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,730.25/293,563.81 = 115,934.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,730.25x = 293,563.81 × 115,934.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,730.25x = 34,034,285,084.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,034,285,084.69/212,730.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,987.99

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