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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,815.80, 319,223.70 and 194,844.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,815.80, 319,223.70 and 194,844.60 is: 292,266.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,815.80 : 319,223.70 = 194,844.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,815.80/319,223.70 = 194,844.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,815.80x = 319,223.70 × 194,844.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,815.80x = 62,199,014,137.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,199,014,137.02/212,815.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,266.90

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