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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,416.62, 318,624.93 and 79,307.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,416.62, 318,624.93 and 79,307.26 is: 118,960.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,416.62 : 318,624.93 = 79,307.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,416.62/318,624.93 = 79,307.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,416.62x = 318,624.93 × 79,307.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,416.62x = 25,269,269,060.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,269,269,060.77/212,416.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,960.89

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