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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,516.72, 293,261.74 and 121,868.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,516.72, 293,261.74 and 121,868.28 is: 168,171.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,516.72 : 293,261.74 = 121,868.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,516.72/293,261.74 = 121,868.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,516.72x = 293,261.74 × 121,868.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,516.72x = 35,739,303,843.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,739,303,843.61/212,516.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,171.73

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