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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,220.02, 314,945.94 and 187,748.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,220.02, 314,945.94 and 187,748.02 is: 279,947.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,220.02 : 314,945.94 = 187,748.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,220.02/314,945.94 = 187,748.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,220.02x = 314,945.94 × 187,748.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,220.02x = 59,130,476,642.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,130,476,642.04/211,220.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,947.31

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