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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,927.74, 292,338.63 and 132,301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,927.74, 292,338.63 and 132,301.50 is: 182,500.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,927.74 : 292,338.63 = 132,301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,927.74/292,338.63 = 132,301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,927.74x = 292,338.63 × 132,301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,927.74x = 38,676,839,256.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,676,839,256.95/211,927.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,500.13

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