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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,388.99, 292,464.99 and 207,674.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,388.99, 292,464.99 and 207,674.79 is: 285,973.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,388.99 : 292,464.99 = 207,674.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,388.99/292,464.99 = 207,674.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,388.99x = 292,464.99 × 207,674.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,388.99x = 60,737,605,380.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,737,605,380.60/212,388.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,973.42

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