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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,415.62, 293,161.55 and 127,538.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,415.62, 293,161.55 and 127,538.15 is: 176,019.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,415.62 : 293,161.55 = 127,538.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,415.62/293,161.55 = 127,538.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,415.62x = 293,161.55 × 127,538.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,415.62x = 37,389,281,738.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,389,281,738.13/212,415.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,019.46

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