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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,760.16, 293,537.28 and 132,159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,760.16, 293,537.28 and 132,159.04 is: 182,334.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,760.16 : 293,537.28 = 132,159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,760.16/293,537.28 = 132,159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,760.16x = 293,537.28 × 132,159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,760.16x = 38,793,605,129.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,793,605,129.01/212,760.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,334.91

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