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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,414.62, 293,160.17 and 127,537.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,414.62, 293,160.17 and 127,537.15 is: 176,018.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,414.62 : 293,160.17 = 127,537.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,414.62/293,160.17 = 127,537.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,414.62x = 293,160.17 × 127,537.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,414.62x = 37,388,812,575.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,388,812,575.32/212,414.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,018.08

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