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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,514.99, 293,282.96 and 121,870.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,514.99, 293,282.96 and 121,870.23 is: 168,187.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,514.99 : 293,282.96 = 121,870.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,514.99/293,282.96 = 121,870.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,514.99x = 293,282.96 × 121,870.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,514.99x = 35,742,461,790.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,742,461,790.28/212,514.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,187.96

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