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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,740.46, 293,576.78 and 115,947.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,740.46, 293,576.78 and 115,947.37 is: 160,004.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,740.46 : 293,576.78 = 115,947.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,740.46/293,576.78 = 115,947.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,740.46x = 293,576.78 × 115,947.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,740.46x = 34,039,456,690.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,039,456,690.49/212,740.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,004.62

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