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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,287, 291,523.86 and 125,266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,287, 291,523.86 and 125,266.14 is: 172,836.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,287 : 291,523.86 = 125,266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,287/291,523.86 = 125,266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,287x = 291,523.86 × 125,266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,287x = 36,518,068,660.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,518,068,660.10/211,287
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,836.33

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