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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,446.72, 292,544.17 and 207,731.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,446.72, 292,544.17 and 207,731.92 is: 286,051.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,446.72 : 292,544.17 = 207,731.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,446.72/292,544.17 = 207,731.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,446.72x = 292,544.17 × 207,731.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,446.72x = 60,770,762,118.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,770,762,118.91/212,446.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,051.78

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