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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,358.24, 292,932.48 and 132,732

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,358.24, 292,932.48 and 132,732 is: 183,093.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,358.24 : 292,932.48 = 132,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,358.24/292,932.48 = 132,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,358.24x = 292,932.48 × 132,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,358.24x = 38,881,513,935.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,881,513,935.36/212,358.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,093.97

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