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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,867.82, 319,451.35 and 192,517.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,867.82, 319,451.35 and 192,517.28 is: 288,911.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,867.82 : 319,451.35 = 192,517.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,867.82/319,451.35 = 192,517.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,867.82x = 319,451.35 × 192,517.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,867.82x = 61,499,903,397.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,499,903,397.07/212,867.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,911.24

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