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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,070.21, 292,725 and 135,794.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,070.21, 292,725 and 135,794.67 is: 187,440.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,070.21 : 292,725 = 135,794.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,070.21/292,725 = 135,794.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,070.21x = 292,725 × 135,794.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,070.21x = 39,750,494,775.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,750,494,775.75/212,070.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,440.26

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