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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,827.60, 293,687.27 and 119,707.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,827.60, 293,687.27 and 119,707.27 is: 165,187.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,827.60 : 293,687.27 = 119,707.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,827.60/293,687.27 = 119,707.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,827.60x = 293,687.27 × 119,707.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,827.60x = 35,156,500,441.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,156,500,441.60/212,827.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,187.69

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