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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,182.02, 292,793.78 and 124,953.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,182.02, 292,793.78 and 124,953.38 is: 172,425.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,182.02 : 292,793.78 = 124,953.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,182.02/292,793.78 = 124,953.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,182.02x = 292,793.78 × 124,953.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,182.02x = 36,585,572,453.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,585,572,453.98/212,182.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,425.41

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