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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,874.39, 293,656.73 and 132,271.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,874.39, 293,656.73 and 132,271.29 is: 182,466.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,874.39 : 293,656.73 = 132,271.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,874.39/293,656.73 = 132,271.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,874.39x = 293,656.73 × 132,271.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,874.39x = 38,842,353,832.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,842,353,832.93/212,874.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,466.07

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