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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,905.27, 293,795.88 and 122,197.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,905.27, 293,795.88 and 122,197.42 is: 168,624.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,905.27 : 293,795.88 = 122,197.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,905.27/293,795.88 = 122,197.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,905.27x = 293,795.88 × 122,197.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,905.27x = 35,901,098,542.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,901,098,542.63/212,905.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,624.75

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