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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,221.75, 292,907.62 and 121,638.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,221.75, 292,907.62 and 121,638.43 is: 167,884.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,221.75 : 292,907.62 = 121,638.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,221.75/292,907.62 = 121,638.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,221.75x = 292,907.62 × 121,638.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,221.75x = 35,628,823,031.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,628,823,031.84/212,221.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,884.88

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