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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,586.83, 293,358.75 and 132,012.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,586.83, 293,358.75 and 132,012.65 is: 182,170.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,586.83 : 293,358.75 = 132,012.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,586.83/293,358.75 = 132,012.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,586.83x = 293,358.75 × 132,012.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,586.83x = 38,727,065,988.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,727,065,988.19/212,586.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,170.58

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