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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,535.35, 291,895.04 and 125,463.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,535.35, 291,895.04 and 125,463.33 is: 173,125.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,535.35 : 291,895.04 = 125,463.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,535.35/291,895.04 = 125,463.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,535.35x = 291,895.04 × 125,463.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,535.35x = 36,622,124,042.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,622,124,042.54/211,535.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,125.32

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