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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,731.60, 293,569.63 and 115,935.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,731.60, 293,569.63 and 115,935.49 is: 159,990.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,731.60 : 293,569.63 = 115,935.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,731.60/293,569.63 = 115,935.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,731.60x = 293,569.63 × 115,935.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,731.60x = 34,035,138,903.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,035,138,903.17/212,731.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,990.99

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