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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,843.43, 319,297.95 and 72,569.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,843.43, 319,297.95 and 72,569.25 is: 108,865.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,843.43 : 319,297.95 = 72,569.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,843.43/319,297.95 = 72,569.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,843.43x = 319,297.95 × 72,569.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,843.43x = 23,171,212,758.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,171,212,758.04/212,843.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,865.06

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