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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,872.26, 293,731.74 and 122,232.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,872.26, 293,731.74 and 122,232.18 is: 168,662.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,872.26 : 293,731.74 = 122,232.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,872.26/293,731.74 = 122,232.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,872.26x = 293,731.74 × 122,232.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,872.26x = 35,903,470,915.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,903,470,915.39/212,872.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,662.05

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