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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,145.95, 292,688.56 and 131,544.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,145.95, 292,688.56 and 131,544.47 is: 181,486.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,145.95 : 292,688.56 = 131,544.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,145.95/292,688.56 = 131,544.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,145.95x = 292,688.56 × 131,544.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,145.95x = 38,501,561,500.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,501,561,500.26/212,145.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,486.20

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