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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,813.70, 319,220.55 and 209,703.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,813.70, 319,220.55 and 209,703.30 is: 314,554.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,813.70 : 319,220.55 = 209,703.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,813.70/319,220.55 = 209,703.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,813.70x = 319,220.55 × 209,703.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,813.70x = 66,941,602,762.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,941,602,762.82/212,813.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,554.95

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