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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,654.89, 293,585.93 and 141,131.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,654.89, 293,585.93 and 141,131.89 is: 194,843.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,654.89 : 293,585.93 = 141,131.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,654.89/293,585.93 = 141,131.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,654.89x = 293,585.93 × 141,131.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,654.89x = 41,434,337,178.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,434,337,178.31/212,654.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,843.10

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