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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,982.10, 292,462.88 and 131,380.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,982.10, 292,462.88 and 131,380.21 is: 181,259.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,982.10 : 292,462.88 = 131,380.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,982.10/292,462.88 = 131,380.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,982.10x = 292,462.88 × 131,380.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,982.10x = 38,423,834,591.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,423,834,591.60/211,982.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,259.81

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