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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,343.84, 318,561.88 and 64,596

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,343.84, 318,561.88 and 64,596 is: 96,908.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,343.84 : 318,561.88 = 64,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,343.84/318,561.88 = 64,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,343.84x = 318,561.88 × 64,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,343.84x = 20,577,823,200.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,577,823,200.48/212,343.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,908.03

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