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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,120.92, 292,684.86 and 118,989.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,120.92, 292,684.86 and 118,989.61 is: 164,182.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,120.92 : 292,684.86 = 118,989.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,120.92/292,684.86 = 118,989.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,120.92x = 292,684.86 × 118,989.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,120.92x = 34,826,457,344.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,826,457,344.30/212,120.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,182.10

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