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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,724, 293,556.96 and 126,742.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,724, 293,556.96 and 126,742.32 is: 174,903.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,724 : 293,556.96 = 126,742.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,724/293,556.96 = 126,742.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,724x = 293,556.96 × 126,742.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,724x = 37,206,090,162.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,206,090,162.55/212,724
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,903.11

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