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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,278.70, 294,312.78 and 132,703.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,278.70, 294,312.78 and 132,703.68 is: 183,123.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,278.70 : 294,312.78 = 132,703.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,278.70/294,312.78 = 132,703.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,278.70x = 294,312.78 × 132,703.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,278.70x = 39,056,388,977.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,056,388,977.03/213,278.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,123.72

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