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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,939.74, 292,355.19 and 132,313.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,939.74, 292,355.19 and 132,313.50 is: 182,516.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,939.74 : 292,355.19 = 132,313.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,939.74/292,355.19 = 132,313.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,939.74x = 292,355.19 × 132,313.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,939.74x = 38,682,538,432.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,682,538,432.07/211,939.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,516.68

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