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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,158.28, 292,778.03 and 121,543.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,158.28, 292,778.03 and 121,543.58 is: 167,729.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,158.28 : 292,778.03 = 121,543.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,158.28/292,778.03 = 121,543.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,158.28x = 292,778.03 × 121,543.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,158.28x = 35,585,289,303.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,585,289,303.83/212,158.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,729.91

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