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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,362.68, 293,045.40 and 126,316.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,362.68, 293,045.40 and 126,316.92 is: 174,308.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,362.68 : 293,045.40 = 126,316.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,362.68/293,045.40 = 126,316.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,362.68x = 293,045.40 × 126,316.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,362.68x = 37,016,592,348.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,016,592,348.17/212,362.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,308.37

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