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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,609.08, 292,029.66 and 126,709.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,609.08, 292,029.66 and 126,709.92 is: 174,865.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,609.08 : 292,029.66 = 126,709.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,609.08/292,029.66 = 126,709.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,609.08x = 292,029.66 × 126,709.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,609.08x = 37,003,054,856.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,003,054,856.23/211,609.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,865.16

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