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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,124.26, 292,776 and 134,549.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,124.26, 292,776 and 134,549.76 is: 185,706.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,124.26 : 292,776 = 134,549.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,124.26/292,776 = 134,549.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,124.26x = 292,776 × 134,549.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,124.26x = 39,392,940,533.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,392,940,533.76/212,124.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,706.91

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