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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,774.70, 319,140.45 and 72,531.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,774.70, 319,140.45 and 72,531.30 is: 108,789.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,774.70 : 319,140.45 = 72,531.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,774.70/319,140.45 = 72,531.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,774.70x = 319,140.45 × 72,531.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,774.70x = 23,147,671,721.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,147,671,721.09/212,774.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,789.59

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