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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,782.82, 318,775.71 and 190,873.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,782.82, 318,775.71 and 190,873.94 is: 285,953.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,782.82 : 318,775.71 = 190,873.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,782.82/318,775.71 = 190,873.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,782.82x = 318,775.71 × 190,873.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,782.82x = 60,845,973,992.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,845,973,992.69/212,782.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,953.42

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