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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,605.12, 316,992.24 and 122,671.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,605.12, 316,992.24 and 122,671.68 is: 183,766.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,605.12 : 316,992.24 = 122,671.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,605.12/316,992.24 = 122,671.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,605.12x = 316,992.24 × 122,671.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,605.12x = 38,885,970,627.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,885,970,627.76/211,605.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,766.68

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