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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,222.06, 292,908.05 and 121,638.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,222.06, 292,908.05 and 121,638.75 is: 167,885.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,222.06 : 292,908.05 = 121,638.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,222.06/292,908.05 = 121,638.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,222.06x = 292,908.05 × 121,638.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,222.06x = 35,628,969,066.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,628,969,066.94/212,222.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,885.32

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