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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,601.26, 291,988.47 and 126,716.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,601.26, 291,988.47 and 126,716.14 is: 174,855.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,601.26 : 291,988.47 = 126,716.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,601.26/291,988.47 = 126,716.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,601.26x = 291,988.47 × 126,716.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,601.26x = 36,999,651,842.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,999,651,842.91/211,601.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,855.54

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