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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,779.11, 293,626.34 and 115,980.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,779.11, 293,626.34 and 115,980.84 is: 160,048.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,779.11 : 293,626.34 = 115,980.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,779.11/293,626.34 = 115,980.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,779.11x = 293,626.34 × 115,980.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,779.11x = 34,055,028,588.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,055,028,588.53/212,779.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,048.74

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