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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,189.58, 293,592.68 and 185,022.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,189.58, 293,592.68 and 185,022.31 is: 256,003.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,189.58 : 293,592.68 = 185,022.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,189.58/293,592.68 = 185,022.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,189.58x = 293,592.68 × 185,022.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,189.58x = 54,321,197,049.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,321,197,049.23/212,189.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,003.13

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