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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,564.02, 293,316.64 and 130,879.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,564.02, 293,316.64 and 130,879.30 is: 180,600.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,564.02 : 293,316.64 = 130,879.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,564.02/293,316.64 = 130,879.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,564.02x = 293,316.64 × 130,879.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,564.02x = 38,389,076,521.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,389,076,521.55/212,564.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,600.07

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