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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,583.02, 293,353.48 and 132,008.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,583.02, 293,353.48 and 132,008.81 is: 182,165.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,583.02 : 293,353.48 = 132,008.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,583.02/293,353.48 = 132,008.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,583.02x = 293,353.48 × 132,008.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,583.02x = 38,725,242,502.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,725,242,502.40/212,583.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,165.27

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