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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,149.96, 292,694.08 and 131,548.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,149.96, 292,694.08 and 131,548.48 is: 181,491.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,149.96 : 292,694.08 = 131,548.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,149.96/292,694.08 = 131,548.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,149.96x = 292,694.08 × 131,548.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,149.96x = 38,503,461,329.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,503,461,329.00/212,149.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,491.72

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