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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,631.60, 318,947.40 and 142,129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,631.60, 318,947.40 and 142,129.20 is: 213,193.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,631.60 : 318,947.40 = 142,129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,631.60/318,947.40 = 142,129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,631.60x = 318,947.40 × 142,129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,631.60x = 45,331,738,804.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,331,738,804.08/212,631.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,193.80

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