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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,222.02, 314,948.92 and 187,750.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,222.02, 314,948.92 and 187,750.02 is: 279,950.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,222.02 : 314,948.92 = 187,750.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,222.02/314,948.92 = 187,750.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,222.02x = 314,948.92 × 187,750.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,222.02x = 59,131,666,028.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,131,666,028.98/211,222.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,950.29

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