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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,865.28, 293,726.40 and 122,225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,865.28, 293,726.40 and 122,225.20 is: 168,654.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,865.28 : 293,726.40 = 122,225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,865.28/293,726.40 = 122,225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,865.28x = 293,726.40 × 122,225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,865.28x = 35,900,767,985.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,900,767,985.28/212,865.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,654.88

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