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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,265.24, 292,852.44 and 131,663.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,265.24, 292,852.44 and 131,663.76 is: 181,650.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,265.24 : 292,852.44 = 131,663.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,265.24/292,852.44 = 131,663.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,265.24x = 292,852.44 × 131,663.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,265.24x = 38,558,053,375.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,558,053,375.57/212,265.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,650.34

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