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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,275.17, 292,786.68 and 121,598.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,275.17, 292,786.68 and 121,598.05 is: 167,717.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,275.17 : 292,786.68 = 121,598.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,275.17/292,786.68 = 121,598.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,275.17x = 292,786.68 × 121,598.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,275.17x = 35,602,290,042.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,602,290,042.05/212,275.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,717.63

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