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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,238.80, 315,358.20 and 121,446.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,238.80, 315,358.20 and 121,446.60 is: 182,169.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,238.80 : 315,358.20 = 121,446.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,238.80/315,358.20 = 121,446.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,238.80x = 315,358.20 × 121,446.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,238.80x = 38,299,181,172.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,299,181,172.12/210,238.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,169.90

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