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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,921.63, 293,757.66 and 136,482.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,921.63, 293,757.66 and 136,482.88 is: 188,298.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,921.63 : 293,757.66 = 136,482.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,921.63/293,757.66 = 136,482.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,921.63x = 293,757.66 × 136,482.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,921.63x = 40,092,890,065.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,092,890,065.21/212,921.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,298.81

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