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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,046.09, 318,176.76 and 141,018.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,046.09, 318,176.76 and 141,018.14 is: 211,598.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,046.09 : 318,176.76 = 141,018.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,046.09/318,176.76 = 141,018.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,046.09x = 318,176.76 × 141,018.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,046.09x = 44,868,693,295.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,868,693,295.54/212,046.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,598.78

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