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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,275.39, 318,402.70 and 79,145.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,275.39, 318,402.70 and 79,145.27 is: 118,714.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,275.39 : 318,402.70 = 79,145.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,275.39/318,402.70 = 79,145.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,275.39x = 318,402.70 × 79,145.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,275.39x = 25,200,066,663.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,200,066,663.06/212,275.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,714.03

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