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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,444.22, 292,540.73 and 207,729.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,444.22, 292,540.73 and 207,729.42 is: 286,048.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,444.22 : 292,540.73 = 207,729.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,444.22/292,540.73 = 207,729.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,444.22x = 292,540.73 × 207,729.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,444.22x = 60,769,314,033.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,769,314,033.60/212,444.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,048.32

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