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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,979.57, 292,548.12 and 121,364.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,979.57, 292,548.12 and 121,364.06 is: 167,491.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,979.57 : 292,548.12 = 121,364.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,979.57/292,548.12 = 121,364.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,979.57x = 292,548.12 × 121,364.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,979.57x = 35,504,827,588.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,504,827,588.57/211,979.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,491.74

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