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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,784.23, 293,638.64 and 115,989.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,784.23, 293,638.64 and 115,989.17 is: 160,063.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,784.23 : 293,638.64 = 115,989.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,784.23/293,638.64 = 115,989.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,784.23x = 293,638.64 × 115,989.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,784.23x = 34,058,900,085.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,058,900,085.39/212,784.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,063.08

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