Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,128.60, 292,738.08 and 121,486
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 212,128.60, 292,738.08 and 121,486 is: 167,651.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,128.60 : 292,738.08 = 121,486 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,128.60/292,738.08 = 121,486/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,128.60x = 292,738.08 × 121,486 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,128.60x = 35,563,578,386.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,563,578,386.88/212,128.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 167,651.03
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