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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,174.67, 291,007.14 and 188,259.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,174.67, 291,007.14 and 188,259.84 is: 258,206.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,174.67 : 291,007.14 = 188,259.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,174.67/291,007.14 = 188,259.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,174.67x = 291,007.14 × 188,259.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,174.67x = 54,784,957,615.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,784,957,615.26/212,174.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,206.87

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