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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,368.24, 291,673.62 and 125,322.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,368.24, 291,673.62 and 125,322.84 is: 172,936.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,368.24 : 291,673.62 = 125,322.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,368.24/291,673.62 = 125,322.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,368.24x = 291,673.62 × 125,322.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,368.24x = 36,553,366,411.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,553,366,411.48/211,368.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,936.89

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