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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,007.81, 292,576.95 and 120,120.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,007.81, 292,576.95 and 120,120.39 is: 165,769.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,007.81 : 292,576.95 = 120,120.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,007.81/292,576.95 = 120,120.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,007.81x = 292,576.95 × 120,120.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,007.81x = 35,144,457,339.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,144,457,339.01/212,007.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,769.64

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