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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,371, 293,078.88 and 121,744.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,371, 293,078.88 and 121,744.14 is: 168,010.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,371 : 293,078.88 = 121,744.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,371/293,078.88 = 121,744.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,371x = 293,078.88 × 121,744.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,371x = 35,680,636,197.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,680,636,197.76/212,371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,010.87

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