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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,786.58, 319,226.59 and 63,038.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,786.58, 319,226.59 and 63,038.59 is: 94,571.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,786.58 : 319,226.59 = 63,038.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,786.58/319,226.59 = 63,038.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,786.58x = 319,226.59 × 63,038.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,786.58x = 20,123,593,808.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,123,593,808.92/212,786.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,571.73

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