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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,364.81, 293,058.36 and 121,773.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,364.81, 293,058.36 and 121,773.87 is: 168,045.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,364.81 : 293,058.36 = 121,773.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,364.81/293,058.36 = 121,773.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,364.81x = 293,058.36 × 121,773.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,364.81x = 35,686,850,633.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,686,850,633.05/212,364.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,045.03

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