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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,007.24, 292,587.94 and 144,174.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,007.24, 292,587.94 and 144,174.68 is: 198,973.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,007.24 : 292,587.94 = 144,174.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,007.24/292,587.94 = 144,174.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,007.24x = 292,587.94 × 144,174.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,007.24x = 42,183,772,621.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,183,772,621.36/212,007.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,973.26

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