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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,789.65, 293,649.57 and 115,993.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,789.65, 293,649.57 and 115,993.69 is: 160,071.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,789.65 : 293,649.57 = 115,993.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,789.65/293,649.57 = 115,993.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,789.65x = 293,649.57 × 115,993.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,789.65x = 34,061,496,012.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,061,496,012.95/212,789.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,071.21

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