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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,745.99, 293,580.83 and 115,947.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,745.99, 293,580.83 and 115,947.79 is: 160,003.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,745.99 : 293,580.83 = 115,947.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,745.99/293,580.83 = 115,947.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,745.99x = 293,580.83 × 115,947.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,745.99x = 34,040,048,212.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,040,048,212.10/212,745.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,003.24

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