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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,515.54, 293,272.32 and 127,634.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,515.54, 293,272.32 and 127,634.02 is: 176,135.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,515.54 : 293,272.32 = 127,634.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,515.54/293,272.32 = 127,634.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,515.54x = 293,272.32 × 127,634.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,515.54x = 37,431,525,156.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,431,525,156.33/212,515.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,135.47

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