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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,394.92, 291,683.90 and 125,338

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,394.92, 291,683.90 and 125,338 is: 172,942.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,394.92 : 291,683.90 = 125,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,394.92/291,683.90 = 125,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,394.92x = 291,683.90 × 125,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,394.92x = 36,559,076,658.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,559,076,658.20/211,394.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,942.08

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