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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,191.41, 293,595.20 and 185,024.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,191.41, 293,595.20 and 185,024.14 is: 256,005.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,191.41 : 293,595.20 = 185,024.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,191.41/293,595.20 = 185,024.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,191.41x = 293,595.20 × 185,024.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,191.41x = 54,322,199,388.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,322,199,388.13/212,191.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,005.65

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