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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,516.54, 293,273.70 and 127,635.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,516.54, 293,273.70 and 127,635.02 is: 176,136.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,516.54 : 293,273.70 = 127,635.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,516.54/293,273.70 = 127,635.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,516.54x = 293,273.70 × 127,635.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,516.54x = 37,431,994,564.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,431,994,564.97/212,516.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,136.85

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