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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,208.90, 292,795.29 and 136,666.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,208.90, 292,795.29 and 136,666.50 is: 188,565.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,208.90 : 292,795.29 = 136,666.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,208.90/292,795.29 = 136,666.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,208.90x = 292,795.29 × 136,666.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,208.90x = 40,015,307,500.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,015,307,500.79/212,208.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,565.64

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