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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,858.71, 318,926.75 and 128,441.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,858.71, 318,926.75 and 128,441.49 is: 192,444.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,858.71 : 318,926.75 = 128,441.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,858.71/318,926.75 = 128,441.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,858.71x = 318,926.75 × 128,441.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,858.71x = 40,963,426,970.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,963,426,970.86/212,858.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,444.21

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