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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,495, 293,155.22 and 126,436.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,495, 293,155.22 and 126,436.82 is: 174,430.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,495 : 293,155.22 = 126,436.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,495/293,155.22 = 126,436.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,495x = 293,155.22 × 126,436.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,495x = 37,065,613,783.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,065,613,783.20/212,495
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,430.52

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