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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,731.44, 293,583.24 and 122,116.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,731.44, 293,583.24 and 122,116.74 is: 168,529.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,731.44 : 293,583.24 = 122,116.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,731.44/293,583.24 = 122,116.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,731.44x = 293,583.24 × 122,116.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,731.44x = 35,851,428,187.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,851,428,187.44/212,731.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,529.05

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