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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,513.99, 293,281.58 and 121,869.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,513.99, 293,281.58 and 121,869.23 is: 168,186.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,513.99 : 293,281.58 = 121,869.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,513.99/293,281.58 = 121,869.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,513.99x = 293,281.58 × 121,869.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,513.99x = 35,741,999,166.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,741,999,166.05/212,513.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,186.57

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