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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,564.21, 293,316.89 and 130,879.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,564.21, 293,316.89 and 130,879.49 is: 180,600.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,564.21 : 293,316.89 = 130,879.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,564.21/293,316.89 = 130,879.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,564.21x = 293,316.89 × 130,879.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,564.21x = 38,389,164,971.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,389,164,971.59/212,564.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,600.32

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