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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,545.18, 291,889.43 and 125,466.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,545.18, 291,889.43 and 125,466.39 is: 173,118.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,545.18 : 291,889.43 = 125,466.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,545.18/291,889.43 = 125,466.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,545.18x = 291,889.43 × 125,466.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,545.18x = 36,622,312,433.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,622,312,433.93/211,545.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,118.16

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