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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,715.15, 319,072.73 and 183,166.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,715.15, 319,072.73 and 183,166.35 is: 274,749.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,715.15 : 319,072.73 = 183,166.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,715.15/319,072.73 = 183,166.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,715.15x = 319,072.73 × 183,166.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,715.15x = 58,443,386,422.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,443,386,422.80/212,715.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,749.53

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