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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,972.20, 293,996.10 and 137,557.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,972.20, 293,996.10 and 137,557.48 is: 189,890.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,972.20 : 293,996.10 = 137,557.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,972.20/293,996.10 = 137,557.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,972.20x = 293,996.10 × 137,557.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,972.20x = 40,441,362,645.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,441,362,645.83/212,972.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,890.34

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