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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,001.22, 292,579.64 and 144,168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,001.22, 292,579.64 and 144,168.68 is: 198,964.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,001.22 : 292,579.64 = 144,168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,001.22/292,579.64 = 144,168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,001.22x = 292,579.64 × 144,168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,001.22x = 42,180,820,493.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,180,820,493.68/212,001.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,964.99

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