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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,038.83, 292,681.89 and 135,763.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,038.83, 292,681.89 and 135,763.29 is: 187,397.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,038.83 : 292,681.89 = 135,763.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,038.83/292,681.89 = 135,763.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,038.83x = 292,681.89 × 135,763.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,038.83x = 39,735,456,309.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,735,456,309.82/212,038.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,397.07

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