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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,363.01, 293,055.05 and 120,499.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,363.01, 293,055.05 and 120,499.02 is: 166,285.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,363.01 : 293,055.05 = 120,499.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,363.01/293,055.05 = 120,499.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,363.01x = 293,055.05 × 120,499.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,363.01x = 35,312,846,632.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,312,846,632.30/212,363.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,285.30

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