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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,744.95, 293,584.23 and 115,949.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,744.95, 293,584.23 and 115,949.68 is: 160,008.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,744.95 : 293,584.23 = 115,949.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,744.95/293,584.23 = 115,949.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,744.95x = 293,584.23 × 115,949.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,744.95x = 34,040,997,521.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,040,997,521.55/212,744.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,008.49

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