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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,927.24, 292,337.94 and 132,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,927.24, 292,337.94 and 132,301 is: 182,499.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,927.24 : 292,337.94 = 132,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,927.24/292,337.94 = 132,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,927.24x = 292,337.94 × 132,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,927.24x = 38,676,601,799.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,676,601,799.94/211,927.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,499.44

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