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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,357.52, 293,110.83 and 125,218.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,357.52, 293,110.83 and 125,218.62 is: 172,835.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,357.52 : 293,110.83 = 125,218.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,357.52/293,110.83 = 125,218.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,357.52x = 293,110.83 × 125,218.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,357.52x = 36,702,933,639.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,702,933,639.65/212,357.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,835.57

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