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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,567.15, 293,320.95 and 130,882.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,567.15, 293,320.95 and 130,882.43 is: 180,604.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,567.15 : 293,320.95 = 130,882.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,567.15/293,320.95 = 130,882.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,567.15x = 293,320.95 × 130,882.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,567.15x = 38,390,558,705.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,390,558,705.91/212,567.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,604.38

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