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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,821.20, 319,231.80 and 202,453.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,821.20, 319,231.80 and 202,453.20 is: 303,679.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,821.20 : 319,231.80 = 202,453.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,821.20/319,231.80 = 202,453.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,821.20x = 319,231.80 × 202,453.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,821.20x = 64,629,499,451.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,629,499,451.76/212,821.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,679.80

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