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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,376.72, 293,064.72 and 126,330.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,376.72, 293,064.72 and 126,330.96 is: 174,327.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,376.72 : 293,064.72 = 126,330.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,376.72/293,064.72 = 126,330.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,376.72x = 293,064.72 × 126,330.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,376.72x = 37,023,147,419.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,023,147,419.73/212,376.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,327.71

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