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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,913.72, 292,358.04 and 121,221.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,913.72, 292,358.04 and 121,221.28 is: 167,237.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,913.72 : 292,358.04 = 121,221.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,913.72/292,358.04 = 121,221.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,913.72x = 292,358.04 × 121,221.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,913.72x = 35,440,015,827.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,440,015,827.09/211,913.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,237.95

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