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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,057.68, 292,517.58 and 127,125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,057.68, 292,517.58 and 127,125.40 is: 175,359.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,057.68 : 292,517.58 = 127,125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,057.68/292,517.58 = 127,125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,057.68x = 292,517.58 × 127,125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,057.68x = 37,186,414,364.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,186,414,364.53/212,057.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,359.90

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