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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,714.73, 292,155.60 and 125,677.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,714.73, 292,155.60 and 125,677.40 is: 173,428.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,714.73 : 292,155.60 = 125,677.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,714.73/292,155.60 = 125,677.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,714.73x = 292,155.60 × 125,677.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,714.73x = 36,717,354,742.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,717,354,742.66/211,714.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,428.44

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