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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,395.72, 291,727.26 and 126,491.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,395.72, 291,727.26 and 126,491.88 is: 174,559.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,395.72 : 291,727.26 = 126,491.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,395.72/291,727.26 = 126,491.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,395.72x = 291,727.26 × 126,491.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,395.72x = 36,901,129,564.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,901,129,564.65/211,395.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,559.49

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