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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,584.84, 293,356 and 132,010.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,584.84, 293,356 and 132,010.64 is: 182,167.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,584.84 : 293,356 = 132,010.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,584.84/293,356 = 132,010.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,584.84x = 293,356 × 132,010.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,584.84x = 38,726,113,307.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,726,113,307.84/212,584.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,167.80

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