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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,736.03, 293,650.91 and 190,035.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,736.03, 293,650.91 and 190,035.60 is: 262,316.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,736.03 : 293,650.91 = 190,035.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,736.03/293,650.91 = 190,035.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,736.03x = 293,650.91 × 190,035.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,736.03x = 55,804,126,872.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,804,126,872.40/212,736.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,316.29

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