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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,141.84, 292,817.77 and 126,161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,141.84, 292,817.77 and 126,161.28 is: 174,139.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,141.84 : 292,817.77 = 126,161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,141.84/292,817.77 = 126,161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,141.84x = 292,817.77 × 126,161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,141.84x = 36,942,264,354.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,942,264,354.54/212,141.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,139.46

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