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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,221, 299,752.59 and 126,591.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,221, 299,752.59 and 126,591.72 is: 174,689.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,221 : 299,752.59 = 126,591.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,221/299,752.59 = 126,591.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,221x = 299,752.59 × 126,591.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,221x = 37,946,195,942.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,946,195,942.55/217,221
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,689.35

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