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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,322.22, 292,971.22 and 121,660.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,322.22, 292,971.22 and 121,660.74 is: 167,872.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,322.22 : 292,971.22 = 121,660.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,322.22/292,971.22 = 121,660.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,322.22x = 292,971.22 × 121,660.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,322.22x = 35,643,095,423.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,643,095,423.90/212,322.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,872.66

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