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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,045.52, 292,642.98 and 121,408.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,045.52, 292,642.98 and 121,408.68 is: 167,555.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,045.52 : 292,642.98 = 121,408.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,045.52/292,642.98 = 121,408.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,045.52x = 292,642.98 × 121,408.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,045.52x = 35,529,397,913.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,529,397,913.07/212,045.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,555.52

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