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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,417.37, 292,986.68 and 139,797.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,417.37, 292,986.68 and 139,797.14 is: 192,821.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,417.37 : 292,986.68 = 139,797.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,417.37/292,986.68 = 139,797.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,417.37x = 292,986.68 × 139,797.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,417.37x = 40,958,697,758.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,958,697,758.18/212,417.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,821.79

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