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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,832.09, 293,693.49 and 119,711.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,832.09, 293,693.49 and 119,711.79 is: 165,193.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,832.09 : 293,693.49 = 119,711.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,832.09/293,693.49 = 119,711.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,832.09x = 293,693.49 × 119,711.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,832.09x = 35,158,573,399.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,158,573,399.25/212,832.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,193.95

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