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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,189.74, 293,592.91 and 185,022.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,189.74, 293,592.91 and 185,022.48 is: 256,003.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,189.74 : 293,592.91 = 185,022.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,189.74/293,592.91 = 185,022.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,189.74x = 293,592.91 × 185,022.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,189.74x = 54,321,288,172.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,321,288,172.87/212,189.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,003.36

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