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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,121.43, 292,721.40 and 120,249.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,121.43, 292,721.40 and 120,249.23 is: 165,940.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,121.43 : 292,721.40 = 120,249.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,121.43/292,721.40 = 120,249.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,121.43x = 292,721.40 × 120,249.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,121.43x = 35,199,522,523.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,199,522,523.34/212,121.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,940.44

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