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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,911.80, 319,367.70 and 195,708.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,911.80, 319,367.70 and 195,708.60 is: 293,562.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,911.80 : 319,367.70 = 195,708.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,911.80/319,367.70 = 195,708.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,911.80x = 319,367.70 × 195,708.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,911.80x = 62,503,005,452.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,503,005,452.22/212,911.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,562.90

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