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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,977.82, 292,545.71 and 121,362.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,977.82, 292,545.71 and 121,362.31 is: 167,489.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,977.82 : 292,545.71 = 121,362.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,977.82/292,545.71 = 121,362.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,977.82x = 292,545.71 × 121,362.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,977.82x = 35,504,023,146.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,504,023,146.19/211,977.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,489.33

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