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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,453.91, 293,092.70 and 131,719.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,453.91, 293,092.70 and 131,719.59 is: 181,714.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,453.91 : 293,092.70 = 131,719.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,453.91/293,092.70 = 131,719.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,453.91x = 293,092.70 × 131,719.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,453.91x = 38,606,049,617.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,606,049,617.40/212,453.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,714.94

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