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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,597.38, 318,097.59 and 130,147.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,597.38, 318,097.59 and 130,147.30 is: 194,732.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,597.38 : 318,097.59 = 130,147.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,597.38/318,097.59 = 130,147.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,597.38x = 318,097.59 × 130,147.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,597.38x = 41,399,542,475.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,399,542,475.01/212,597.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,732.14

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