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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,217.92, 294,273.61 and 131,593.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,217.92, 294,273.61 and 131,593.82 is: 181,619.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,217.92 : 294,273.61 = 131,593.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,217.92/294,273.61 = 131,593.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,217.92x = 294,273.61 × 131,593.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,217.92x = 38,724,586,664.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,724,586,664.74/213,217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,619.76

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