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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,174.08, 291,372.96 and 126,277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,174.08, 291,372.96 and 126,277.44 is: 174,234.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,174.08 : 291,372.96 = 126,277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,174.08/291,372.96 = 126,277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,174.08x = 291,372.96 × 126,277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,174.08x = 36,793,831,474.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,793,831,474.02/211,174.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,234.60

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