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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,187.45, 291,438.66 and 126,304.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,187.45, 291,438.66 and 126,304.50 is: 174,300.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,187.45 : 291,438.66 = 126,304.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,187.45/291,438.66 = 126,304.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,187.45x = 291,438.66 × 126,304.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,187.45x = 36,810,014,231.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,810,014,231.97/211,187.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,300.20

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