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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,333.44, 292,898.24 and 132,707.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,333.44, 292,898.24 and 132,707.20 is: 183,059.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,333.44 : 292,898.24 = 132,707.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,333.44/292,898.24 = 132,707.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,333.44x = 292,898.24 × 132,707.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,333.44x = 38,869,705,315.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,869,705,315.33/212,333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,059.74

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