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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,293.17, 292,840.17 and 135,784.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,293.17, 292,840.17 and 135,784.35 is: 187,302.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,293.17 : 292,840.17 = 135,784.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,293.17/292,840.17 = 135,784.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,293.17x = 292,840.17 × 135,784.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,293.17x = 39,763,111,405.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,763,111,405.24/212,293.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,302.83

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