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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,339.08, 291,656.97 and 126,439.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,339.08, 291,656.97 and 126,439.74 is: 174,492.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,339.08 : 291,656.97 = 126,439.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,339.08/291,656.97 = 126,439.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,339.08x = 291,656.97 × 126,439.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,339.08x = 36,877,031,455.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,877,031,455.99/211,339.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,492.25

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