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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,677, 292,103.68 and 125,639.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,677, 292,103.68 and 125,639.72 is: 173,376.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,677 : 292,103.68 = 125,639.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,677/292,103.68 = 125,639.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,677x = 292,103.68 × 125,639.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,677x = 36,699,824,566.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,699,824,566.17/211,677
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,376.53

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