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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,846.24, 292,225.76 and 126,914.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,846.24, 292,225.76 and 126,914.09 is: 175,068.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,846.24 : 292,225.76 = 126,914.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,846.24/292,225.76 = 126,914.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,846.24x = 292,225.76 × 126,914.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,846.24x = 37,087,566,404.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,087,566,404.96/211,846.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,068.33

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