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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,302.06, 293,107.74 and 146,112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,302.06, 293,107.74 and 146,112.50 is: 201,725.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,302.06 : 293,107.74 = 146,112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,302.06/293,107.74 = 146,112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,302.06x = 293,107.74 × 146,112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,302.06x = 42,826,704,660.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,826,704,660.75/212,302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,725.34

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