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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,127.60, 292,707.92 and 131,525.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,127.60, 292,707.92 and 131,525.72 is: 181,488.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,127.60 : 292,707.92 = 131,525.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,127.60/292,707.92 = 131,525.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,127.60x = 292,707.92 × 131,525.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,127.60x = 38,498,619,927.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,498,619,927.70/212,127.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,488.03

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