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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,529.92, 293,260.28 and 120,634.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,529.92, 293,260.28 and 120,634.92 is: 166,458.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,529.92 : 293,260.28 = 120,634.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,529.92/293,260.28 = 120,634.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,529.92x = 293,260.28 × 120,634.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,529.92x = 35,377,429,813.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,377,429,813.80/212,529.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,458.59

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