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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,279.49, 292,824.05 and 132,653.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,279.49, 292,824.05 and 132,653.25 is: 182,985.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,279.49 : 292,824.05 = 132,653.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,279.49/292,824.05 = 132,653.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,279.49x = 292,824.05 × 132,653.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,279.49x = 38,844,061,247.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,844,061,247.40/212,279.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,985.47

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