Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,699.48, 293,532 and 122,072
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 212,699.48, 293,532 and 122,072 is: 168,463.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,699.48 : 293,532 = 122,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,699.48/293,532 = 122,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,699.48x = 293,532 × 122,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,699.48x = 35,832,038,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,832,038,304/212,699.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 168,463.22
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