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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,873.55, 292,263.35 and 126,941.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,873.55, 292,263.35 and 126,941.40 is: 175,105.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,873.55 : 292,263.35 = 126,941.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,873.55/292,263.35 = 126,941.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,873.55x = 292,263.35 × 126,941.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,873.55x = 37,100,318,182.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,100,318,182.98/211,873.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,105.95

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