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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,710.62, 319,189.96 and 79,684.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,710.62, 319,189.96 and 79,684.32 is: 119,572.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,710.62 : 319,189.96 = 79,684.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,710.62/319,189.96 = 79,684.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,710.62x = 319,189.96 × 79,684.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,710.62x = 25,434,434,913.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,434,434,913.43/212,710.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,572.94

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