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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,225, 292,912.10 and 121,641.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,225, 292,912.10 and 121,641.68 is: 167,889.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,225 : 292,912.10 = 121,641.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,225/292,912.10 = 121,641.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,225x = 292,912.10 × 121,641.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,225x = 35,630,319,328.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,630,319,328.12/212,225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,889.36

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