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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,171.67, 291,003.03 and 188,256.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,171.67, 291,003.03 and 188,256.83 is: 258,202.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,171.67 : 291,003.03 = 188,256.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,171.67/291,003.03 = 188,256.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,171.67x = 291,003.03 × 188,256.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,171.67x = 54,783,306,493.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,783,306,493.18/212,171.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,202.74

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