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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,049.09, 292,461.84 and 131,431.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,049.09, 292,461.84 and 131,431.01 is: 181,271.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,049.09 : 292,461.84 = 131,431.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,049.09/292,461.84 = 131,431.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,049.09x = 292,461.84 × 131,431.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,049.09x = 38,438,553,555.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,438,553,555.35/212,049.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,271.96

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