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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,028.66, 292,298.40 and 168,627.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,028.66, 292,298.40 and 168,627.66 is: 232,466.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,028.66 : 292,298.40 = 168,627.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,028.66/292,298.40 = 168,627.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,028.66x = 292,298.40 × 168,627.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,028.66x = 49,289,595,213.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,289,595,213.74/212,028.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,466.66

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