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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,115.52, 292,701.99 and 124,886.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,115.52, 292,701.99 and 124,886.75 is: 172,333.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,115.52 : 292,701.99 = 124,886.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,115.52/292,701.99 = 124,886.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,115.52x = 292,701.99 × 124,886.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,115.52x = 36,554,600,981.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,554,600,981.39/212,115.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,333.46

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