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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,841.58, 319,470.14 and 175,779.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,841.58, 319,470.14 and 175,779.22 is: 263,840.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,841.58 : 319,470.14 = 175,779.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,841.58/319,470.14 = 175,779.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,841.58x = 319,470.14 × 175,779.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,841.58x = 56,156,212,022.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,156,212,022.49/212,841.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,840.42

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