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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,021.74, 292,468.35 and 132,395.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,021.74, 292,468.35 and 132,395.50 is: 182,629.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,021.74 : 292,468.35 = 132,395.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,021.74/292,468.35 = 132,395.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,021.74x = 292,468.35 × 132,395.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,021.74x = 38,721,493,432.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,721,493,432.43/212,021.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,629.83

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