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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,956.02, 293,281.26 and 208,305.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,956.02, 293,281.26 and 208,305.90 is: 286,877.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,956.02 : 293,281.26 = 208,305.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,956.02/293,281.26 = 208,305.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,956.02x = 293,281.26 × 208,305.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,956.02x = 61,092,216,817.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,092,216,817.43/212,956.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,877.15

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