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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,982.56, 293,929.36 and 122,367.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,982.56, 293,929.36 and 122,367.52 is: 168,874.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,982.56 : 293,929.36 = 122,367.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,982.56/293,929.36 = 122,367.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,982.56x = 293,929.36 × 122,367.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,982.56x = 35,967,406,838.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,967,406,838.39/212,982.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,874.89

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