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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,277.24, 292,820.94 and 132,651

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,277.24, 292,820.94 and 132,651 is: 182,982.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,277.24 : 292,820.94 = 132,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,277.24/292,820.94 = 132,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,277.24x = 292,820.94 × 132,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,277.24x = 38,842,990,511.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,842,990,511.94/212,277.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,982.36

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