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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,071.13, 292,658.76 and 121,428.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,071.13, 292,658.76 and 121,428.48 is: 167,571.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,071.13 : 292,658.76 = 121,428.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,071.13/292,658.76 = 121,428.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,071.13x = 292,658.76 × 121,428.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,071.13x = 35,537,108,385.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,537,108,385.48/212,071.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,571.65

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