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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,245.77, 292,905.35 and 121,610.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,245.77, 292,905.35 and 121,610.25 is: 167,825.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,245.77 : 292,905.35 = 121,610.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,245.77/292,905.35 = 121,610.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,245.77x = 292,905.35 × 121,610.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,245.77x = 35,620,292,231.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,620,292,231.79/212,245.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,825.69

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