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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,932.24, 292,344.84 and 132,306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,932.24, 292,344.84 and 132,306 is: 182,506.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,932.24 : 292,344.84 = 132,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,932.24/292,344.84 = 132,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,932.24x = 292,344.84 × 132,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,932.24x = 38,678,976,401.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,678,976,401.04/211,932.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,506.34

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