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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,058.63, 292,543.38 and 187,884.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,058.63, 292,543.38 and 187,884.26 is: 259,193.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,058.63 : 292,543.38 = 187,884.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,058.63/292,543.38 = 187,884.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,058.63x = 292,543.38 × 187,884.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,058.63x = 54,964,294,850.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,964,294,850.43/212,058.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,193.86

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