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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,785.92, 319,176.96 and 81,457.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,785.92, 319,176.96 and 81,457.92 is: 122,186.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,785.92 : 319,176.96 = 81,457.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,785.92/319,176.96 = 81,457.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,785.92x = 319,176.96 × 81,457.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,785.92x = 25,999,491,273.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,999,491,273.52/212,785.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,186.14

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