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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,502.02, 293,186.97 and 120,606.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,502.02, 293,186.97 and 120,606.53 is: 166,399.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,502.02 : 293,186.97 = 120,606.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,502.02/293,186.97 = 120,606.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,502.02x = 293,186.97 × 120,606.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,502.02x = 35,360,261,626.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,360,261,626.98/212,502.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,399.65

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