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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,736.88, 293,626.92 and 132,225.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,736.88, 293,626.92 and 132,225.21 is: 182,501.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,736.88 : 293,626.92 = 132,225.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,736.88/293,626.92 = 132,225.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,736.88x = 293,626.92 × 132,225.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,736.88x = 38,824,881,654.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,824,881,654.50/212,736.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,501.88

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