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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,368.58, 294,436.81 and 132,793.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,368.58, 294,436.81 and 132,793.56 is: 183,247.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,368.58 : 294,436.81 = 132,793.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,368.58/294,436.81 = 132,793.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,368.58x = 294,436.81 × 132,793.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,368.58x = 39,099,312,194.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,099,312,194.94/213,368.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,247.75

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