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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,223.97, 292,851.60 and 124,995.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,223.97, 292,851.60 and 124,995.48 is: 172,483.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,223.97 : 292,851.60 = 124,995.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,223.97/292,851.60 = 124,995.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,223.97x = 292,851.60 × 124,995.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,223.97x = 36,605,126,270.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,605,126,270.59/212,223.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,483.46

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