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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,042.47, 294,105.20 and 132,496.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,042.47, 294,105.20 and 132,496.02 is: 182,910.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,042.47 : 294,105.20 = 132,496.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,042.47/294,105.20 = 132,496.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,042.47x = 294,105.20 × 132,496.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,042.47x = 38,967,767,798.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,967,767,798.82/213,042.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,910.80

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