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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,654.58, 293,402.43 and 126,541.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,654.58, 293,402.43 and 126,541.59 is: 174,591.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,654.58 : 293,402.43 = 126,541.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,654.58/293,402.43 = 126,541.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,654.58x = 293,402.43 × 126,541.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,654.58x = 37,127,610,002.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,127,610,002.06/212,654.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,591.16

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