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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,982.40, 292,471.92 and 127,068.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,982.40, 292,471.92 and 127,068.48 is: 175,316.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,982.40 : 292,471.92 = 127,068.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,982.40/292,471.92 = 127,068.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,982.40x = 292,471.92 × 127,068.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,982.40x = 37,163,962,317.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,163,962,317.08/211,982.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,316.26

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