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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,227.97, 292,873.19 and 120,364.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,227.97, 292,873.19 and 120,364.74 is: 166,102.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,227.97 : 292,873.19 = 120,364.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,227.97/292,873.19 = 120,364.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,227.97x = 292,873.19 × 120,364.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,227.97x = 35,251,604,765.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,251,604,765.50/212,227.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,102.54

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