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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,268.24, 292,808.52 and 132,642

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,268.24, 292,808.52 and 132,642 is: 182,969.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,268.24 : 292,808.52 = 132,642 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,268.24/292,808.52 = 132,642/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,268.24x = 292,808.52 × 132,642
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,268.24x = 38,838,707,709.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,838,707,709.84/212,268.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,969.94

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