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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,972.29, 318,989.09 and 176,037.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,972.29, 318,989.09 and 176,037.90 is: 263,668.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,972.29 : 318,989.09 = 176,037.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,972.29/318,989.09 = 176,037.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,972.29x = 318,989.09 × 176,037.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,972.29x = 56,154,169,526.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,154,169,526.51/212,972.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,668.90

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