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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,753.39, 293,595.84 and 115,958.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,753.39, 293,595.84 and 115,958.18 is: 160,020.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,753.39 : 293,595.84 = 115,958.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,753.39/293,595.84 = 115,958.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,753.39x = 293,595.84 × 115,958.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,753.39x = 34,044,839,995.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,044,839,995.96/212,753.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,020.20

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