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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,764.64, 292,213.68 and 126,879.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,764.64, 292,213.68 and 126,879.52 is: 175,080.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,764.64 : 292,213.68 = 126,879.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,764.64/292,213.68 = 126,879.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,764.64x = 292,213.68 × 126,879.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,764.64x = 37,075,931,455.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,075,931,455.83/211,764.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,080.84

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