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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,896.39, 293,783.58 and 122,188.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,896.39, 293,783.58 and 122,188.51 is: 168,612.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,896.39 : 293,783.58 = 122,188.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,896.39/293,783.58 = 122,188.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,896.39x = 293,783.58 × 122,188.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,896.39x = 35,896,977,902.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,896,977,902.67/212,896.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,612.43

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