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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,189.32, 291,441.27 and 126,306.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,189.32, 291,441.27 and 126,306.38 is: 174,302.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,189.32 : 291,441.27 = 126,306.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,189.32/291,441.27 = 126,306.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,189.32x = 291,441.27 × 126,306.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,189.32x = 36,810,890,339.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,810,890,339.10/211,189.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,302.80

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