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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,875.80, 319,313.70 and 188,914.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,875.80, 319,313.70 and 188,914.20 is: 283,371.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,875.80 : 319,313.70 = 188,914.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,875.80/319,313.70 = 188,914.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,875.80x = 319,313.70 × 188,914.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,875.80x = 60,322,892,184.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,322,892,184.54/212,875.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,371.30

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