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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,044.24, 317,650.20 and 123,111.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,044.24, 317,650.20 and 123,111.28 is: 184,425.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,044.24 : 317,650.20 = 123,111.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,044.24/317,650.20 = 123,111.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,044.24x = 317,650.20 × 123,111.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,044.24x = 39,106,322,714.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,106,322,714.26/212,044.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,425.30

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