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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,143.24, 292,768.19 and 131,596.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,143.24, 292,768.19 and 131,596.71 is: 181,609.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,143.24 : 292,768.19 = 131,596.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,143.24/292,768.19 = 131,596.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,143.24x = 292,768.19 × 131,596.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,143.24x = 38,527,329,938.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,527,329,938.67/212,143.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,609.99

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