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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,143.49, 292,768.53 and 131,596.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,143.49, 292,768.53 and 131,596.96 is: 181,610.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,143.49 : 292,768.53 = 131,596.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,143.49/292,768.53 = 131,596.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,143.49x = 292,768.53 × 131,596.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,143.49x = 38,527,447,799.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,527,447,799.75/212,143.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,610.33

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