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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,410.60, 318,615.90 and 203,309.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,410.60, 318,615.90 and 203,309.80 is: 304,964.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,410.60 : 318,615.90 = 203,309.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,410.60/318,615.90 = 203,309.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,410.60x = 318,615.90 × 203,309.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,410.60x = 64,777,734,905.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,777,734,905.82/212,410.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,964.70

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