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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,712.60, 319,068.90 and 194,997.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,712.60, 319,068.90 and 194,997.90 is: 292,496.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,712.60 : 319,068.90 = 194,997.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,712.60/319,068.90 = 194,997.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,712.60x = 319,068.90 × 194,997.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,712.60x = 62,217,765,455.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,217,765,455.31/212,712.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,496.85

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