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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,118, 318,160.35 and 123,314.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,118, 318,160.35 and 123,314.82 is: 184,962.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,118 : 318,160.35 = 123,314.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,118/318,160.35 = 123,314.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,118x = 318,160.35 × 123,314.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,118x = 39,233,886,291.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,233,886,291.39/212,118
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,962.55

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