Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,362.24, 292,938 and 132,736
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 212,362.24, 292,938 and 132,736 is: 183,099.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,362.24 : 292,938 = 132,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,362.24/292,938 = 132,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,362.24x = 292,938 × 132,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,362.24x = 38,883,418,368 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,883,418,368/212,362.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 183,099.49
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