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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,214.90, 316,727.62 and 125,866.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,214.90, 316,727.62 and 125,866.02 is: 188,742.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,214.90 : 316,727.62 = 125,866.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,214.90/316,727.62 = 125,866.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,214.90x = 316,727.62 × 125,866.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,214.90x = 39,865,244,953.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,865,244,953.47/211,214.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,742.58

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