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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,002.80, 318,004.20 and 188,383.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,002.80, 318,004.20 and 188,383.20 is: 282,574.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,002.80 : 318,004.20 = 188,383.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,002.80/318,004.20 = 188,383.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,002.80x = 318,004.20 × 188,383.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,002.80x = 59,906,648,809.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,906,648,809.44/212,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,574.80

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