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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,998.38, 293,807.52 and 136,491.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,998.38, 293,807.52 and 136,491.72 is: 188,275.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,998.38 : 293,807.52 = 136,491.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,998.38/293,807.52 = 136,491.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,998.38x = 293,807.52 × 136,491.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,998.38x = 40,102,293,753.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,102,293,753.73/212,998.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,275.11

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