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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,423.40, 318,635.10 and 203,092.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,423.40, 318,635.10 and 203,092.20 is: 304,638.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,423.40 : 318,635.10 = 203,092.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,423.40/318,635.10 = 203,092.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,423.40x = 318,635.10 × 203,092.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,423.40x = 64,712,303,456.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,712,303,456.22/212,423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,638.30

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