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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,209.50, 291,423.74 and 125,195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,209.50, 291,423.74 and 125,195.60 is: 172,743.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,209.50 : 291,423.74 = 125,195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,209.50/291,423.74 = 125,195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,209.50x = 291,423.74 × 125,195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,209.50x = 36,484,969,983.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,484,969,983.54/211,209.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,743.03

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