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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,369.64, 318,271.41 and 79,115.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,369.64, 318,271.41 and 79,115.73 is: 118,568.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,369.64 : 318,271.41 = 79,115.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,369.64/318,271.41 = 79,115.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,369.64x = 318,271.41 × 79,115.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,369.64x = 25,180,274,940.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,180,274,940.28/212,369.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,568.15

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