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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,875.75, 292,414.52 and 122,451.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,875.75, 292,414.52 and 122,451.75 is: 168,998.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,875.75 : 292,414.52 = 122,451.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,875.75/292,414.52 = 122,451.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,875.75x = 292,414.52 × 122,451.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,875.75x = 35,806,670,005.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,806,670,005.54/211,875.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,998.43

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