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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,641.56, 292,046.04 and 125,585.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,641.56, 292,046.04 and 125,585.69 is: 173,296.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,641.56 : 292,046.04 = 125,585.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,641.56/292,046.04 = 125,585.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,641.56x = 292,046.04 × 125,585.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,641.56x = 36,676,803,445.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,676,803,445.17/211,641.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,296.79

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