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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,904.27, 293,794.50 and 122,196.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,904.27, 293,794.50 and 122,196.42 is: 168,623.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,904.27 : 293,794.50 = 122,196.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,904.27/293,794.50 = 122,196.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,904.27x = 293,794.50 × 122,196.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,904.27x = 35,900,636,115.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,900,636,115.69/212,904.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,623.37

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