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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,036.41, 294,096.77 and 132,489.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,036.41, 294,096.77 and 132,489.89 is: 182,902.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,036.41 : 294,096.77 = 132,489.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,036.41/294,096.77 = 132,489.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,036.41x = 294,096.77 × 132,489.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,036.41x = 38,964,847,567.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,964,847,567.40/213,036.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,902.29

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