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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,093.39, 292,591.35 and 187,918.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,093.39, 292,591.35 and 187,918.84 is: 259,241.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,093.39 : 292,591.35 = 187,918.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,093.39/292,591.35 = 187,918.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,093.39x = 292,591.35 × 187,918.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,093.39x = 54,983,426,146.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,983,426,146.44/212,093.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,241.58

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