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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,870.09, 293,803.26 and 122,288.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,870.09, 293,803.26 and 122,288.24 is: 168,782.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,870.09 : 293,803.26 = 122,288.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,870.09/293,803.26 = 122,288.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,870.09x = 293,803.26 × 122,288.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,870.09x = 35,928,683,571.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,928,683,571.66/212,870.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,782.21

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