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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,563.21, 293,315.52 and 130,878.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,563.21, 293,315.52 and 130,878.49 is: 180,598.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,563.21 : 293,315.52 = 130,878.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,563.21/293,315.52 = 130,878.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,563.21x = 293,315.52 × 130,878.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,563.21x = 38,388,690,230.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,388,690,230.19/212,563.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,598.94

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