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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,567.96, 318,633.24 and 94,295

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,567.96, 318,633.24 and 94,295 is: 141,345.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,567.96 : 318,633.24 = 94,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,567.96/318,633.24 = 94,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,567.96x = 318,633.24 × 94,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,567.96x = 30,045,521,365.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,045,521,365.80/212,567.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,345.48

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