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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,781.91, 293,635.04 and 115,986.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,781.91, 293,635.04 and 115,986.69 is: 160,059.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,781.91 : 293,635.04 = 115,986.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,781.91/293,635.04 = 115,986.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,781.91x = 293,635.04 × 115,986.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,781.91x = 34,057,756,357.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,057,756,357.62/212,781.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,059.45

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