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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,731.70, 293,583.60 and 122,117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,731.70, 293,583.60 and 122,117 is: 168,529.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,731.70 : 293,583.60 = 122,117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,731.70/293,583.60 = 122,117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,731.70x = 293,583.60 × 122,117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,731.70x = 35,851,548,481.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,851,548,481.20/212,731.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,529.41

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