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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,496.41, 318,744.72 and 203,271.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,496.41, 318,744.72 and 203,271.53 is: 304,907.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,496.41 : 318,744.72 = 203,271.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,496.41/318,744.72 = 203,271.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,496.41x = 318,744.72 × 203,271.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,496.41x = 64,791,725,320.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,791,725,320.10/212,496.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,907.38

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