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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,076.02, 292,363.74 and 168,675.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,076.02, 292,363.74 and 168,675.01 is: 232,531.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,076.02 : 292,363.74 = 168,675.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,076.02/292,363.74 = 168,675.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,076.02x = 292,363.74 × 168,675.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,076.02x = 49,314,456,037.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,314,456,037.23/212,076.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,531.97

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