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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,390, 292,888.10 and 193,956.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,390, 292,888.10 and 193,956.02 is: 267,467.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,390 : 292,888.10 = 193,956.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,390/292,888.10 = 193,956.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,390x = 292,888.10 × 193,956.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,390x = 56,807,410,181.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,807,410,181.36/212,390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,467.44

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