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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,815.92, 317,626.99 and 126,465.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,815.92, 317,626.99 and 126,465.52 is: 189,640.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,815.92 : 317,626.99 = 126,465.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,815.92/317,626.99 = 126,465.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,815.92x = 317,626.99 × 126,465.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,815.92x = 40,168,862,456.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,168,862,456.38/211,815.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,640.43

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