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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,055.63, 318,229.44 and 87,396.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,055.63, 318,229.44 and 87,396.63 is: 131,155.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,055.63 : 318,229.44 = 87,396.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,055.63/318,229.44 = 87,396.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,055.63x = 318,229.44 × 87,396.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,055.63x = 27,812,180,622.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,812,180,622.79/212,055.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,155.12

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