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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,777.44, 292,262.40 and 126,892.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,777.44, 292,262.40 and 126,892.68 is: 175,117.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,777.44 : 292,262.40 = 126,892.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,777.44/292,262.40 = 126,892.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,777.44x = 292,262.40 × 126,892.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,777.44x = 37,085,959,199.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,085,959,199.23/211,777.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,117.61

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