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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,525.27, 293,210.69 and 120,633.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,525.27, 293,210.69 and 120,633.60 is: 166,432.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,525.27 : 293,210.69 = 120,633.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,525.27/293,210.69 = 120,633.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,525.27x = 293,210.69 × 120,633.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,525.27x = 35,371,061,589.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,371,061,589.56/212,525.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,432.26

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