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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,266.81, 292,762.37 and 131,649.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,266.81, 292,762.37 and 131,649.13 is: 181,572.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,266.81 : 292,762.37 = 131,649.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,266.81/292,762.37 = 131,649.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,266.81x = 292,762.37 × 131,649.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,266.81x = 38,541,910,648.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,541,910,648.99/212,266.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,572.95

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