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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,944.24, 292,361.40 and 132,318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,944.24, 292,361.40 and 132,318 is: 182,522.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,944.24 : 292,361.40 = 132,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,944.24/292,361.40 = 132,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,944.24x = 292,361.40 × 132,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,944.24x = 38,684,675,725.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,684,675,725.20/211,944.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,522.89

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