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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,984.10, 292,465.64 and 131,382.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,984.10, 292,465.64 and 131,382.22 is: 181,262.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,984.10 : 292,465.64 = 131,382.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,984.10/292,465.64 = 131,382.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,984.10x = 292,465.64 × 131,382.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,984.10x = 38,424,785,056.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,424,785,056.92/211,984.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,262.58

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