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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,502.27, 293,187.31 and 120,606.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,502.27, 293,187.31 and 120,606.78 is: 166,400.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,502.27 : 293,187.31 = 120,606.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,502.27/293,187.31 = 120,606.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,502.27x = 293,187.31 × 120,606.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,502.27x = 35,360,377,395.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,360,377,395.96/212,502.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,400.00

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