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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,978.72, 291,170.43 and 126,093.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,978.72, 291,170.43 and 126,093.96 is: 174,021.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,978.72 : 291,170.43 = 126,093.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,978.72/291,170.43 = 126,093.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,978.72x = 291,170.43 × 126,093.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,978.72x = 36,714,832,553.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,714,832,553.60/210,978.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,021.50

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