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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,226.92, 292,867.39 and 120,363.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,226.92, 292,867.39 and 120,363.06 is: 166,097.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,226.92 : 292,867.39 = 120,363.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,226.92/292,867.39 = 120,363.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,226.92x = 292,867.39 × 120,363.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,226.92x = 35,250,415,234.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,250,415,234.61/212,226.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,097.76

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