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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,933.13, 292,337.91 and 125,833.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,933.13, 292,337.91 and 125,833.64 is: 173,573.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,933.13 : 292,337.91 = 125,833.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,933.13/292,337.91 = 125,833.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,933.13x = 292,337.91 × 125,833.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,933.13x = 36,785,941,863.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,785,941,863.60/211,933.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,573.35

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