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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,931.46, 319,021.35 and 189,763.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,931.46, 319,021.35 and 189,763.84 is: 284,310.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,931.46 : 319,021.35 = 189,763.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,931.46/319,021.35 = 189,763.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,931.46x = 319,021.35 × 189,763.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,931.46x = 60,538,716,417.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,538,716,417.98/212,931.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,310.81

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