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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,509.26, 293,277.96 and 119,382.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,509.26, 293,277.96 and 119,382.54 is: 164,756.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,509.26 : 293,277.96 = 119,382.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,509.26/293,277.96 = 119,382.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,509.26x = 293,277.96 × 119,382.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,509.26x = 35,012,267,790.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,012,267,790.82/212,509.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,756.43

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