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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,429.28, 293,180.40 and 127,551.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,429.28, 293,180.40 and 127,551.81 is: 176,038.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,429.28 : 293,180.40 = 127,551.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,429.28/293,180.40 = 127,551.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,429.28x = 293,180.40 × 127,551.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,429.28x = 37,395,690,676.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,395,690,676.52/212,429.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,038.31

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