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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,915, 292,481.58 and 122,491

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,915, 292,481.58 and 122,491 is: 169,060.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,915 : 292,481.58 = 122,491 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,915/292,481.58 = 122,491/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,915x = 292,481.58 × 122,491
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,915x = 35,826,361,215.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,826,361,215.78/211,915
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,060.05

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