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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,857.22, 293,722.20 and 131,172.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,857.22, 293,722.20 and 131,172.77 is: 181,005.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,857.22 : 293,722.20 = 131,172.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,857.22/293,722.20 = 131,172.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,857.22x = 293,722.20 × 131,172.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,857.22x = 38,528,354,584.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,528,354,584.49/212,857.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,005.63

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