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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,465.08, 293,218.98 and 121,829.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,465.08, 293,218.98 and 121,829.50 is: 168,134.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,465.08 : 293,218.98 = 121,829.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,465.08/293,218.98 = 121,829.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,465.08x = 293,218.98 × 121,829.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,465.08x = 35,722,721,723.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,722,721,723.91/212,465.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,134.56

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