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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,787.33, 293,673.12 and 122,171.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,787.33, 293,673.12 and 122,171.70 is: 168,612.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,787.33 : 293,673.12 = 122,171.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,787.33/293,673.12 = 122,171.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,787.33x = 293,673.12 × 122,171.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,787.33x = 35,878,544,314.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,878,544,314.70/212,787.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,612.22

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