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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,146.46, 292,689.26 and 131,544.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,146.46, 292,689.26 and 131,544.98 is: 181,486.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,146.46 : 292,689.26 = 131,544.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,146.46/292,689.26 = 131,544.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,146.46x = 292,689.26 × 131,544.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,146.46x = 38,501,802,852.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,501,802,852.91/212,146.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,486.90

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