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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,136.74, 292,747.67 and 124,972.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,136.74, 292,747.67 and 124,972.44 is: 172,461.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,136.74 : 292,747.67 = 124,972.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,136.74/292,747.67 = 124,972.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,136.74x = 292,747.67 × 124,972.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,136.74x = 36,585,390,624.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,585,390,624.21/212,136.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,461.36

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