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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,262.44, 294,335.24 and 131,638.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,262.44, 294,335.24 and 131,638.32 is: 181,681.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,262.44 : 294,335.24 = 131,638.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,262.44/294,335.24 = 131,638.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,262.44x = 294,335.24 × 131,638.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,262.44x = 38,745,796,510.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,745,796,510.40/213,262.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,681.30

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