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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,493.59, 291,854.01 and 125,503.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,493.59, 291,854.01 and 125,503.63 is: 173,190.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,493.59 : 291,854.01 = 125,503.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,493.59/291,854.01 = 125,503.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,493.59x = 291,854.01 × 125,503.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,493.59x = 36,628,737,685.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,628,737,685.06/211,493.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,190.77

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