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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,035.72, 318,052.94 and 85,674.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,035.72, 318,052.94 and 85,674.47 is: 128,511.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,035.72 : 318,052.94 = 85,674.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,035.72/318,052.94 = 85,674.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,035.72x = 318,052.94 × 85,674.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,035.72x = 27,249,016,638.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,249,016,638.07/212,035.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,511.45

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