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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,492.54, 293,240.58 and 127,611.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,492.54, 293,240.58 and 127,611.02 is: 176,103.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,492.54 : 293,240.58 = 127,611.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,492.54/293,240.58 = 127,611.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,492.54x = 293,240.58 × 127,611.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,492.54x = 37,420,729,519.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,420,729,519.19/212,492.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,103.73

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