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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,072.22, 294,146.13 and 132,525.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,072.22, 294,146.13 and 132,525.73 is: 182,951.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,072.22 : 294,146.13 = 132,525.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,072.22/294,146.13 = 132,525.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,072.22x = 294,146.13 × 132,525.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,072.22x = 38,981,930,604.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,981,930,604.92/213,072.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,951.73

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