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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,783.58, 293,637.24 and 115,988.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,783.58, 293,637.24 and 115,988.34 is: 160,061.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,783.58 : 293,637.24 = 115,988.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,783.58/293,637.24 = 115,988.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,783.58x = 293,637.24 × 115,988.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,783.58x = 34,058,496,029.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,058,496,029.78/212,783.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,061.67

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