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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,586.84, 293,358.76 and 132,012.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,586.84, 293,358.76 and 132,012.64 is: 182,170.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,586.84 : 293,358.76 = 132,012.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,586.84/293,358.76 = 132,012.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,586.84x = 293,358.76 × 132,012.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,586.84x = 38,727,064,374.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,727,064,374.73/212,586.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,170.56

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