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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,975.92, 292,404.96 and 132,349.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,975.92, 292,404.96 and 132,349.68 is: 182,566.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,975.92 : 292,404.96 = 132,349.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,975.92/292,404.96 = 132,349.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,975.92x = 292,404.96 × 132,349.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,975.92x = 38,699,702,886.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,699,702,886.41/211,975.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,566.51

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