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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,223.74, 292,910.37 and 121,640.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,223.74, 292,910.37 and 121,640.42 is: 167,887.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,223.74 : 292,910.37 = 121,640.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,223.74/292,910.37 = 121,640.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,223.74x = 292,910.37 × 121,640.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,223.74x = 35,629,740,429.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,629,740,429.16/212,223.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,887.63

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