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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,845.26, 319,052.30 and 138,012.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,845.26, 319,052.30 and 138,012.87 is: 206,879.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,845.26 : 319,052.30 = 138,012.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,845.26/319,052.30 = 138,012.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,845.26x = 319,052.30 × 138,012.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,845.26x = 44,033,322,913.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,033,322,913.04/212,845.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,879.51

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