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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,415.13, 293,160.87 and 127,537.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,415.13, 293,160.87 and 127,537.66 is: 176,018.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,415.13 : 293,160.87 = 127,537.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,415.13/293,160.87 = 127,537.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,415.13x = 293,160.87 × 127,537.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,415.13x = 37,389,051,363.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,389,051,363.36/212,415.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,018.78

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