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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,303.24, 292,856.80 and 132,677

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,303.24, 292,856.80 and 132,677 is: 183,018.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,303.24 : 292,856.80 = 132,677 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,303.24/292,856.80 = 132,677/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,303.24x = 292,856.80 × 132,677
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,303.24x = 38,855,361,653.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,855,361,653.60/212,303.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,018.22

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