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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,585.83, 293,357.37 and 132,011.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,585.83, 293,357.37 and 132,011.65 is: 182,169.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,585.83 : 293,357.37 = 132,011.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,585.83/293,357.37 = 132,011.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,585.83x = 293,357.37 × 132,011.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,585.83x = 38,726,590,453.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,726,590,453.36/212,585.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,169.20

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