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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,632.60, 318,948.90 and 142,130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,632.60, 318,948.90 and 142,130.20 is: 213,195.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,632.60 : 318,948.90 = 142,130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,632.60/318,948.90 = 142,130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,632.60x = 318,948.90 × 142,130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,632.60x = 45,332,270,946.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,332,270,946.78/212,632.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,195.30

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