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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,963.59, 319,806.94 and 142,340.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,963.59, 319,806.94 and 142,340.06 is: 213,751.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,963.59 : 319,806.94 = 142,340.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,963.59/319,806.94 = 142,340.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,963.59x = 319,806.94 × 142,340.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,963.59x = 45,521,338,438.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,521,338,438.78/212,963.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,751.75

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