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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,835.21, 293,702.72 and 122,129.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,835.21, 293,702.72 and 122,129.07 is: 168,532.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,835.21 : 293,702.72 = 122,129.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,835.21/293,702.72 = 122,129.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,835.21x = 293,702.72 × 122,129.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,835.21x = 35,869,639,439.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,869,639,439.43/212,835.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,532.45

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