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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,736.60, 293,572.51 and 115,941.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,736.60, 293,572.51 and 115,941.24 is: 159,996.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,736.60 : 293,572.51 = 115,941.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,736.60/293,572.51 = 115,941.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,736.60x = 293,572.51 × 115,941.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,736.60x = 34,037,160,549.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,037,160,549.46/212,736.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,996.73

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