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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,394.89, 318,726.77 and 192,445.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,394.89, 318,726.77 and 192,445.09 is: 288,789.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,394.89 : 318,726.77 = 192,445.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,394.89/318,726.77 = 192,445.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,394.89x = 318,726.77 × 192,445.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,394.89x = 61,337,400,179.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,337,400,179.02/212,394.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,789.43

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