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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,266.24, 292,853.82 and 131,664.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,266.24, 292,853.82 and 131,664.76 is: 181,651.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,266.24 : 292,853.82 = 131,664.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,266.24/292,853.82 = 131,664.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,266.24x = 292,853.82 × 131,664.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,266.24x = 38,558,527,925.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,558,527,925.38/212,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,651.72

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